Concours Collection

Concours D elegance
The start of a motor rally - drivers leave the grounds of a chateau and head into the wide blue yonder

Cover design, International Exhibition, Brussels
Cover design, Exposition Universelle et Internationale de Bruxelles (Universal and International Exhibition, Brussels), with international airship competitions

Cars at Cannes 1927
Concours d elegance on the promenade at Cannes, France - crowds discuss the finer points of automotive carriage work

Oiran courtesan watching a trial of strength between her kamuro (maid) and Kinpira the famous strong man
FLO4630759 Oiran courtesan watching a trial of strength between her kamuro (maid) and Kinpira the famous strong man. A jug of sake and drinking bowl in front

Three ugly country bumpkins in competition over their looks. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical
FLO4718340 Three ugly country bumpkins in competition over their looks. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Scenes from an Alpine festival in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland, 1805. Wrestling 1, alpine horn players 2
FLO4575867 Scenes from an Alpine festival in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland, 1805. Wrestling 1, alpine horn players 2, rock tossing 3 and prize distribution 4

Riff-raff competing for bread and wine at the Fete of St. Louis. Evening of the Fete of St
FLO4686834 Riff-raff competing for bread and wine at the Fete of St. Louis. Evening of the Fete of St. Louis, or Dick, Jenkins and the Halibuts witnessing the Canaille in all their glory

UK Train Travel
Liverpool Street train station concourse, London, UK

Nobles card players playing cards in a living room. Painting by Pierre Bergaigne (1652-1708) 1699 Arras
JLJ4646346 Nobles card players playing cards in a living room. Painting by Pierre Bergaigne (1652-1708) 1699 Arras, Musee Des Beaux Arts by Bergaigne, Pierre (1652-1708); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras

At the Concours Hippique in the Palais d Industrie, 1892. Woman in lilac dress with lace trim, watching an equestrian show from a grandstand

Subscribers leaving the opera, 1891. Gentleman in top hat and white-tie assisting a woman with her fur-lined cape on the stairs of the Opera de Paris. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Dix-huitieme siecle, Une seance du Concours pour la tete d expression (engraving)
3645205 Dix-huitieme siecle, Une seance du Concours pour la tete d expression (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dix-huitieme siecle)

Motor and Rudder of the Steerable Balloon by Villars at the Concours d Aria Lyons, Parc des Princes
1628611 Motor and Rudder of the Steerable Balloon by Villars at the Concours d Aria Lyons, Parc des Princes, with which Trials will be made on the First Favourable Opportunity (b/w photo)

The circle of the republican union: members of the republican union met at the cafe to
JLJ4563696 The circle of the republican union: members of the republican union met at the cafe to chat, play billiards at the time of the 3rd Republic. Anonymous painting, 1870. Dim 0.56 x 0.73

Attic red-figure amphora depicting a citharede performing in a musical competition, c
XIR418430 Attic red-figure amphora depicting a citharede performing in a musical competition, c.525-520 BC (ceramic) by Andokides Painter (fl.c.525-510 BC); height:57.2 cm; Louvre, Paris

Quelques membres de l Aero-club, gagnants du grand concours de Vincennes (engraving)
5228474 Quelques membres de l Aero-club, gagnants du grand concours de Vincennes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quelques membres de l Aero-club)

Illustration in Le Rire, 30 / 03 / 12 - The Limoux-Palais-Bourbon race - Elections
ICA4864537 Illustration in Le Rire, 30/03/12 - The Limoux-Palais-Bourbon race - Elections, Aviation - Vedrines Jules (1881-1919) (engraving) by Metivet

Projet de M Magne, l un des plus remarques au concours fait pour la reconstruction de l Hotel de Ville (engraving)
962937 Projet de M Magne, l un des plus remarques au concours fait pour la reconstruction de l Hotel de Ville (engraving) by French School

Austin A40 Sports 1952 Brighton Concours D Elegance. Creator: Unknown
Austin A40 Sports 1952 Brighton Concours D Elegance

La Renommee statue par M Dejoux Annales du musee
La Renommee, statue par M. Dejoux, Annales du musee et de l ecole moderne des beaux-arts: recueil de gravures au trait, d apres les principaux ouvrages de peinture, sculpture

1856 Guillaume Un Palais d Ambassade Francaise
1856 - Guillaume, Un Palais d Ambassade Francaise a Constantinople, 1856 - Guillaume, Les grands prix de Rome d architecture de 1850 a 1900

Exploration scientifique de l Algerie pendant les annees 1840, 1841, 1842: publiee par ordre du Gouvernement et avec le concours d une commission academique

Projet d monument a la gloire de N Poussin Annales du
Projet d un monument a la gloire de N. Poussin, Annales du musee et de l ecole moderne des beaux-arts: recueil de gravures au trait, d apres les principaux ouvrages de peinture, sculpture

The Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B is a very rare and very expensive automobile. Only about 49 of these cars were ever produced. There was a short wheelbase model and a long wheelbase model

Percheron stallion Duc de Chartres, imported by A. Rogy: winner of first prize, grand gold medal, at the Concours Hippique Regional; held at Alencon, France, in 1873. Date c1883

Concours sur le meilleur moyen d elever un ballon sans perte de gaz de lest. Design drawing shows proposal by Louis Panafieu in which the operator in an open car attached to the balloon achieves lift

Rolls-Royce
Rolls Royce, the winner of the premier award, Concours d Elegance in Biarritz, September 4th 1928

Paris Horse Show
Cup Day at the Concours Hippique, Paris

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"Captivating Elegance: Exploring the World of Concours" Step into a world of timeless beauty and sophistication at the renowned Concours D'elegance. From its exquisite cover design to its international exhibition in Brussels, this event is a true celebration of automotive artistry. Transport yourself back to 1927, where cars adorned with opulence graced the streets of Cannes. The allure and grandeur were unmatched as these masterpieces captured hearts and turned heads. But concours isn't limited to just automobiles; it extends to various realms. Imagine nobles engrossed in an intense card game within the confines of a lavish living room, as depicted in Pierre Bergaigne's captivating painting from 1699. In 1892, Palais d'Industrie witnessed the majestic Concours Hippique, where equestrian excellence took center stage. The grace and power displayed by both horse and rider left spectators awe-inspired. The opera was not exempt from concours fever either; subscribers leaving in 1891 showcased their finest attire while bidding adieu to an evening filled with enchanting performances. Traveling further back in time, we find ourselves amidst an engraving capturing a competition for expressive faces during the eighteenth century. This unique contest highlighted artistic prowess like never before. Even aviation found its place within concours history when Villars presented his steerable balloon at Parc des Princes during the Concours d'Aria Lyons. A black-and-white photograph immortalizes this groundbreaking invention that promised thrilling trials ahead. Beyond aesthetics lies camaraderie – members of the Republican Union gathered at cafes during Le Circle de l'Union Republicaine meetings. These gatherings fostered unity among like-minded individuals passionate about shaping their nation's destiny. Concours transcends boundaries even further through ancient Greek pottery depicting citharede performers engaging in musical competitions centuries ago. It serves as a testament to humanity's enduring love for artistic expression.