Sophisticated Collection (page 3)

Elena Miramova (1901-1992) was a Russian actress who went on to become a playwright. Here she is appearing in a production of Grand Hotel at the Adelphi Theatre. Date: 1931

Viscountess St Davids
Doreen Jowett became Viscountess St Davids when she married Jestyn Philipps, 2nd Viscount St Davids in 1938. Date: 1939

Viscountess Bridport, formerly Pamela Baker before her marriage to Rowland Hood, 3rd Viscount Bridport in 1934. Date: 1939

Advert for Louis Philippe lipstick, claiming to be the most distinguished lipstick in the world. Date: circa 1939

The front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine from March 1954. Date: 1954

Advert for Courtaulds, makers of rayon fabric. The gown depicted is made by Liberty's. In the background is a scene from Ranelagh Gardens in the 18th century. Date: 1954

Advert for Morny Perfumes, emphasisng their British provenance. Date: 1932

Averil Streatfield (1911-1977) is here seen modelling a crepe romain gown and a coat bordered with grey fox, by designer Norman Hartnell (1901-1979). Date: 1932

Sketch illustrating some fashions in women's night attire - a nightgown and pyjamas. Date: circa 1932

A sketch showing the current fashion in women's eveningwear, including gloves, jewellery, evening bag and shoes. Date: circa 1932

Poster, Muratti's Ariston cigarettes, As smoked by Royalty and the Nobility Date: circa 1950

PLAY/COWARD/CAVALCADE
A scene from Noel Coward's play. This scene is set at an English seaside town and the sophisticated set includes a beach. Date: 1931

A Tea Party, c. 1720 (oil on canvas)
MAN277400 A Tea Party, c.1720 (oil on canvas) by Aken, Joseph van (c.1700-49); 37.4x45.7 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Beech RC-12K Guardrail Common Sensor 85-0148
United States Army - Beech RC-12K Guardrail Common Sensor 85-0148 (msn FE-2), very sophisticated ELINT and COMINT aircraft, for use near the battlefield. Date: circa 2000

Two Springs, 1910 (oil on canvas)
471203 Two Springs, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Woestyne, Gustave van de (1881-1947); 73x63 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Summer Life on the yacht, fashion plate from Femina magazine, May 1927 (colour litho)
CHT316946 Summer Life on the yacht, fashion plate from Femina magazine, May 1927 (colour litho) by Benigni, Leon (1892-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Grand Decolletage, engraving by H. Reidel, 1921 (pochoir print)
1123815 Le Grand Decolletage, engraving by H. Reidel, 1921 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Miramar at Cannes, fashion plate from Femina magazine, December 1928 (colour litho)
CHT178779 The Miramar at Cannes, fashion plate from Femina magazine, December 1928 (colour litho) by Benigni, Leon (1892-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: a Cannes, comme a Biarritz)

Portrait of Ursula Bloom (1892-1984) on the Promenade at Walton-on-the-Naze, 1932 (oil on canvas)
CW224236 Portrait of Ursula Bloom (1892-1984) on the Promenade at Walton-on-the-Naze, 1932 (oil on canvas) by Buchel, Charles A

Portrait of a Young Woman, 1920 (oil on canvas)
UCL281337 Portrait of a Young Woman, 1920 (oil on canvas) by Knights, Winifred (1899-1947); 50.8x40.7 cm; UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; © UCL Art Museum

Bitter Sweet (Sophisticatus Versatilis), illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir
HIG294480 Bitter Sweet (Sophisticatus Versatilis), illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir, 1930-48 (ink on paper) by Weir, John (1907-1951); Private Collection

Day and Night, plate 47 from La Gazette du Bon Ton depicting day and evening dresses, 1924-25 (colour litho)
CHT178751 Day and Night, plate 47 from La Gazette du Bon Ton depicting day and evening dresses, 1924-25 (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Under the Eyes of New York Skyscrapers, fashion plate form Femina magazine, December 1928 (colour litho)
CHT178745 Under the Eyes of New York Skyscrapers, fashion plate form Femina magazine, December 1928 (colour litho) by Benigni, Leon (1892-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New-York)

Eventails, engraved by H. Reidel, 1924 (pochoir print)
1123807 Eventails, engraved by H. Reidel, 1924 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Outdoor Evening Dress, fashion plate from Art Gout Beaute magazine, February 1926 (colour litho)
CHT178756 Outdoor Evening Dress, fashion plate from Art Gout Beaute magazine, February 1926 (colour litho) by Benigni, Leon (1892-1948); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Madame Rejane, illustration from The Yellow Book, 1893-94 (litho)
DGC288130 Madame Rejane, illustration from The Yellow Book, 1893-94 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Salem Gold Cigarette Ad (colour litho)
747069 Salem Gold Cigarette Ad (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; German, out of copyright

Fashionable Flapper on Her Way to a Party, 1928 (screen print)
2622377 Fashionable Flapper on Her Way to a Party, 1928 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Couple on a Train Reading a Newspaper, 1906 (screen print)
3036148 Couple on a Train Reading a Newspaper, 1906 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a Victorian couple on a train reading a newspaper; screen)

Four costumes representing Maytime Modes. Suggestions for dancers both on and off the stage, 1928, Top left: sophisticated simplicity - a gown of black satin crepe

The Sporting Girl
Portrait of a sophisticated young lady in red. Artist: Joseph W Hammick Date: 1913

The Touriste class dining room aboard the Normandie (colour litho)
STC260861 The Touriste class dining room aboard the Normandie (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Afternoon dresses for tea, fashion plate from Art Gout Beaute magazine
REV346069 Afternoon dresses for tea, fashion plate from Art Gout Beaute magazine, 1924 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Salon Royal - Lyon Exposition Internationale (Belgian Section). The Exposition internationale urbaine de Lyon was the 1914 Worlds Fair in the French city of Lyon

Isabella Dormer, aged 8, later Countess of Mountrath (oil on canvas)
WES239425 Isabella Dormer, aged 8, later Countess of Mountrath (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 88.9x73 cm; The Trustees of the Weston Park Foundation

Mother and children in indoor costume, French fashion plate (w / c)
GG26854 Mother and children in indoor costume, French fashion plate (w/c) by David, Jules (1809-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: boots; hoop; top; hats; bustles; ); Photo eGavin Graham Gallery

I don t want him, my dear by H. M. Bateman
" I don t want him, my dear - you buy him." Two sophisticated women regard an unpromising male specimen and discuss the merits of purchasing him. Date: 1930

Couple Embracing Under a Japanese-Style Parasol, 1917 (screen print)
3034697 Couple Embracing Under a Japanese-Style Parasol, 1917 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a handsome man with his arm around his girlfriend)

Where Did I Put the Tickets?, 1906 (oil on canvas)
5165299 Where Did I Put the Tickets?, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Wenzell, Albert Beck (1864-1917); 100.3x80 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Turkish girl having coffee on the sofa, from the Collection of Prints of Costumes
CHT175074 Turkish girl having coffee on the sofa, from the Collection of Prints of Costumes from the Levant, engraved by I

Madame Rejane at the Theatre du Vaudeville, cover illustration from Les Modes
REV280174 Madame Rejane at the Theatre du Vaudeville, cover illustration from Les Modes magazine, Paris, c.1900 (litho) by Reutlinger Studio (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fashion plate, from La femme chic (colour litho)
STC255055 Fashion plate, from La femme chic (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The Corner of the Table, 1904 (oil on canvas)
XCG26299 The Corner of the Table, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Chabas, Paul (1869-1937); 103x124 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tourcoing, France; French, out of copyright

The Elegant Life in Paris - Leaving for the Bois de Boulogne, c. 1860 (colour litho)
CHT168389 The Elegant Life in Paris - Leaving for the Bois de Boulogne, c.1860 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Le Midy, end of the 17th century (coloured engraving)
CHT168349 Le Midy, end of the 17th century (coloured engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Refined Student (engraving)
3648039 The Refined Student (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Refined Student)

That Society Bear, 1912, sheet music cover, 1912 (colour litho)
1079163 That Society Bear, 1912, sheet music cover, 1912 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: published by Ted Snyder Co)

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"Sophisticated: A Glimpse into Elegance Through Time and Space" Front Façade of the Dorchester Hotel, 1953: Step into a world where luxury meets refinement at the iconic Dorchester Hotel. Fred MacMurray and Carole Lombard in Mitchell Leisen's Hands Across the Table (1935): Witness the epitome of sophistication as these silver screen legends grace us with their timeless charm. Female / White Dress 1930s: The allure of a bygone era captured in one stunning white dress, exuding elegance and grace. Esplanade at Lake Zell, Zell am See, Salzburg State, Austria: Immerse yourself in breathtaking beauty as you stroll along this picturesque esplanade surrounded by nature's splendor. A Martini Glass: Raise your glass to sophistication with this classic symbol of refined taste and indulgence. The Lady Lloyd of Dolobran by Glyn W. Philpot: Marvel at the exquisite artistry that captures the essence of sophistication through delicate brushstrokes and captivating colors. A modern terracotta warrior displayed in a city center shopping mall: Tradition meets contemporary flair as this unique sculpture adds an air of sophistication to urban landscapes. Mother-of-the-Bride fashion drawn by Barbara Hulanicki: Discover elegance personified through intricate designs tailored for that special day when love takes center stage. Greece / Theatre Audience: Join an audience steeped in culture and appreciation for performing arts, where sophistication intertwines with ancient traditions under starlit skies. White Marble III/II/I : Behold the timeless beauty carved from pristine white marble - a testament to craftsmanship that transcends generations while embodying pure elegance. Intriguing glimpses into various facets living across different mediums transport us to worlds where refinement reigns supreme.