Lavish Collection

The Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" )

Viceroys House in New Delhi, the Long Drawing-Room
The long drawing room of the Viceroy of Indias house in New Delhi, India, done in marble, diversified with panels of dull gold brocade

1920s music sheet
Lavish illustration by H.H. Harris on a music sheet showing a red-haired flapper girl and humming bird

Gaby Deslys and her gowns by Drian 1913
Gaby Deslys (1881-1920), French actress, dancer and singer, pictured in a variety of lavish outfits designed by Drian and realised by Landolff for her latest revue at the Palace Theatre, London

Gardens and village, Chateau de Villandry, Villandry, Loire Valley, France

Banquet des Chevaliers de l Ordre du Saint-Esprit donne au chateau de Fontainebleau le 14 mai 1633, French School. The Knights of the Order of the Holy Spirit sit at two long tables

La Martiniere Boys School, Lucknow, India
Constantia (La Martiniere Boys School) - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1910s

Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - Harem Women
Harem women from Smyrna (Izmir), Turkey

Dinner Party at Home
A lavish dinner party takes place in a French household

Odysseus & Tiresias
Odysseus descends to the Kingdom of the Dead, thanks to lavish sacrifices, to consult the prophet Tiresias

John Bull Ground Down, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191249 John Bull Ground Down, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Items of interior decoration at the seat of Sir Savile Crossley - Somerleyton Hall near Lowestoft - Household Gods. These include a marble statue of Sir Savile as a boy, a bronze figure of Atalanta

Woman in lavish clothing 1925
An elegant young woman wearing a full length fastened dress to the front, matching turban with jade stone to the centre and jade and pearl necklace and drop earrings

The Cunard Liner RMS Mauretania - Second Class Lounge. Date: 1922

The Cunard Liner RMS Mauretania - Passenger Elevators. Date: 1922

Royal Wedding 1947 - the cake
Wedding cake made by Mr F. Schul of McVitie and Price in Harlesden, London for the wedding of Princess Elizabeth to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten in November 1947

Statue of Virgin Mary
A statue of the Virgin Mary in the cathedral at Victoria (Rabat) on the Island of Gozo, part of the Maltese archipelago

The library of Lucullus, general & statesman, known for his lavish lifestyle

Merry making on the regents birth day, 1812, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, etcher, 1812, George, the Prince Regent, dancing

Atrium inside the Burj Al Arab hotel, Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Golfspiel / Golf Game (colour litho)
8666149 Golfspiel / Golf Game (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golfspiel)

The Great Bed, c.1585 (embriodery)
7141207 The Great Bed, c.1585 (embriodery); Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: The interior of the bed dates from c.1585)

Herbert Duncan Furs: Natural Silver Blue Mink, Natural White Mink (b/w photo)
8637206 Herbert Duncan Furs: Natural Silver Blue Mink, Natural White Mink (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natural Silver Blue Mink)

Herbert Duncan Furs: Natural Aleutian Mink (b/w photo)
8637205 Herbert Duncan Furs: Natural Aleutian Mink (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natural Aleutian Mink)

Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds)
8677816 Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds) by European School; height: 10, circumference: 21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old- and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold)

Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds)
8677815 Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds) by European School; height: 10, circumference: 21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old- and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold)

Ballett Und Oper / Ballet and Opera (colour litho)
8666186 Ballett Und Oper / Ballet and Opera (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballett Und Oper)

Page from article of 1904 on Belgravia and its Mansions. (b/w photo)
8667343 Page from article of 1904 on Belgravia and its Mansions. (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Upper class guests, 1886
3479449 Upper class guests, 1886; (add.info.: Upper class female greets her guests as they arrive at her from by horse and carriage. Leisure fleur, London 1886.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Large painted panels from Hertfordshire
3330226 Large painted panels from Hertfordshire; (add.info.: Large painted panels from Hertfordshire. Dated 2nd Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Large painted panels from Hertfordshire
3330224 Large painted panels from Hertfordshire; (add.info.: Large painted panels from Hertfordshire. Dated 2nd Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A late Louis XV ormolu-mounted ebony center table, c. 1755-1758
8701479 A late Louis XV ormolu-mounted ebony center table, c. 1755-1758 by Baumhauer, Joseph (d.1772); 85 x 113 x 61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Pope's railway saloon (engraving)
8676690 The Pope's railway saloon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pope's railway saloon)

Interior of the Pope's railway saloon (engraving)
8676687 Interior of the Pope's railway saloon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Pope's railway saloon)

Savoy Hotel, London: An electro-plating and repairing room (b/w photo)
8634668 Savoy Hotel, London: An electro-plating and repairing room (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An electro-plating and repairing room)

Herbert Duncan Furs: Natural Canadian Ranched Mink (b/w photo)
8637197 Herbert Duncan Furs: Natural Canadian Ranched Mink (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natural Canadian Ranched Mink)

Advertisement for the Savoy Hotel and Restaurant, London (colour litho)
8677786 Advertisement for the Savoy Hotel and Restaurant, London (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Savoy Hotel and Restaurant)

Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds)
8677814 Diamond aigrette or tiara, c.1900 (gold, silver & diamonds) by European School; height: 10, circumference: 21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old- and rose-cut diamonds, silver and gold)

A coronation robe, advertising card for John Ruszit's Fur Company, New York (engraving)
8677611 A coronation robe, advertising card for John Ruszit's Fur Company, New York (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A coronation robe)

Page from article of 1904 on Belgravia and its Mansions. (b/w photo)
8667348 Page from article of 1904 on Belgravia and its Mansions. (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Luxurious Railway Palace Car (b/w photo)
8658185 Luxurious Railway Palace Car (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luxurious Railway Palace Car)

The dining room or ball parlour looking northwards at Home House, 20 Portman Square, 1932 (b/w photo)
8794413 The dining room or ball parlour looking northwards at Home House, 20 Portman Square, 1932 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Roman mosaic called Mosaic of the Cortejo Baquico
3499740 Roman mosaic called Mosaic of the Cortejo Baquico; (add.info.: Roman mosaic called Mosaic of the Cortejo Baquico. Bacchic scene. 2nd-3rd centuries. Marble tiles and glass paste)

Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, 1800
3507969 Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, 1800; (add.info.: Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, Russia, which was)

Herbert Duncan Furs: Dyed Russian Ermine (b/w photo)
8637200 Herbert Duncan Furs: Dyed Russian Ermine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dyed Russian Ermine)

Herbert Duncan Furs: Leopard (b/w photo)
8637198 Herbert Duncan Furs: Leopard (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leopard)

Savoy Hotel, London: A larder chef giving orders to his clerk (b/w photo)
8634671 Savoy Hotel, London: A larder chef giving orders to his clerk (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A larder chef giving orders to his clerk)

Savoy Hotel, London: Washing plates (b/w photo)
8634669 Savoy Hotel, London: Washing plates (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washing plates)

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Step into a world of opulence and grandeur with these lavish snapshots from history. From the ornate Coronation of the Shah of Iran to the extravagant Viceroys House in New Delhi, every detail exudes luxury. In the Long Drawing-Room, adorned with exquisite tapestries and chandeliers, one can almost hear the melodies of 1920s music sheets coming to life. Gaby Deslys mesmerizes all with her stunning gowns by Drian in 1913, epitomizing elegance and glamour. The Gardens and village at Chateau de Villandry in France transport you to a fairytale land where beauty knows no bounds. Witnessing the Banquet des Chevaliers de L'Ordre du Saint-Esprit is like stepping back in time to an era when indulgence was celebrated. Journeying to Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey reveals a glimpse into the mysterious world of Harem Women, draped in luxurious fabrics that whisper tales untold. The mythological figures of Odysseus & Tiresias remind us that even ancient legends were not immune to extravagance. John Bull Ground Down captures satire through a lavishly hand-colored etching published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795. A woman dressed lavishly in 1925 showcases fashion as artistry itself, capturing an era defined by its flair for excess. Onboard the Cunard Liner RMS Mauretania, passenger elevators whisked guests away effortlessly amidst an atmosphere of refined splendor. Finally, La Martiniere Boys School stands as a testament to architectural magnificence in Lucknow, India - where education meets luxury seamlessly. These glimpses into lavishness throughout history serve as reminders that sometimes it's worth embracing extravagance and allowing ourselves moments of pure indulgence.