Yvon Collection

Marshall Ney during the retreat from Russia, (1812) 1894
Marshal Ney during the retreat from Russia, (1812) 1894. Napoleon left Michel Ney in command of the rearguard during the epic retreat from the failed French invasion of Russia in 1812

Homage of Paganini to Berlioz at the concert of December 16, 1838. Found in the Collection of Philharmonie de Paris

Yvon Petra playing tennis
Yvon Petra (1916-1984), French tennis player, winning the Mens Singles World Championship in 1946 at Wimbledon. He defeated the Australian Geoffrey Brown in the finals

Khaki Chums Christmas Truce Cross, St Yvon, Belgium
At Christmas 1914, over the 24th/25th December, a truce was held here between the 1st Battalion the Warwickshire Regiment and the 7th Bavarians in which Bruce Bairnsfaher took part

Christmas 1914 Football Match Statues, Messines - Mesen
This life sized statue of a German and a British soldier shaking hands over a football, was sculpted by Andy Edwards and was unveiled on 22 December 2015

Second-hand Booksellers, on the Quai de la Tournelle, on the Bank of the Seine, Paris - Yvon postcard 1918 Date: 1918

Emperor Napoleon III and Baron Haussmann
Napoleon III handing over the decree of annexation of the suburbs of Paris to Baron Haussmann, for urban development (16 February 1859)

Prowse Point St Yvon Christmas Memorial Area with footballs
Prompted by the 100th Anniversaries of the battles of WW1, much interest in the Truces that took place beteen the enemies at Christmas 1914, particulary in this area

Bruce Bairnsfathers Cottage Memorial, St Yvon, Belgium
The rebuilt cottage stands on the site of the original building in which, in 1914, Bruce Bairnsfather drew his first catoons which led to the creation of Old Bill

Tsar Nicolas I (1796 - 1855) reviewing his guard. Date: circa 1840

A coach ride through Saint Petersburg. Private Collection

Napoleon Decorating the Artists, c1808, (1896). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) awarding honours to artists including Jacques-Louis David, Pierre-Paul Prud hon, Carle Vernet, Pierre Cartellier

Marshal Ney Sustaining The Rear-Guard of the Grand Army, 1812, (1896). Artist: Henry Wolf
Marshal Ney Sustaining The Rear-Guard of the Grand Army, 1812, (1896). French forces under Marshal Michel Ney (1769-1815) fighting to defend the bridge at Kovno (modern-day Kaunas)

Portrait of Georges-Eugene Baron Haussmann (1809-1891), 1867
Portrait of Georges-Euge ne Baron Haussmann (1809-1891), 1867. Found in the Collection of Muse e Carnavalet, Paris

The Taking of Malakoff on 8 September 1855. Private Collection

Rifai Sufi Ceremony. Private Collection

Taking of Malakoff by the french army, 1855. Crimean War. Print by Yvon

Source Size = 3987 x 5519
Russian Noble and Serfs from a Drawing by Yvon

Yvon Petra(1916-1984), French tennis player, pictured here with his young daughter, prior to winning the 1946 Wimbledon mens singles title

Yvon Petra in tennis whites
Yvon Petra(1916-1984), French tennis player, pictured here posing in his tennis whites, prior to winning the 1946 Wimbledon mens singles title

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Yvon, a name that echoes through time, connecting various historical events and figures. From the homage of Paganini to Berlioz at the concert of December 16, 1838, to Marshall Ney's valiant efforts during the retreat from Russia in 1812. Yvon Petra's graceful movements on the tennis court captivate spectators' hearts. Walking along the Quai de la Tournelle, one can stumble upon second-hand booksellers immersed in their literary treasures. Emperor Napoleon III and Baron Haussmann shaped Paris into a modern metropolis with their grand vision. But it is not just France where Yvon leaves its mark; St Yvon in Belgium witnessed moments of unity amidst chaos. The Khaki Chums Christmas Truce Cross stands as a symbol of peace during World War I. Football matches played on Christmas Day in 1914 brought temporary respite from conflict, commemorated by statues in Messines - Mesen. Prowse Point St Yvon Christmas Memorial Area reminds us of those who lost their lives during wartime while displaying footballs as an unexpected reminder of humanity's love for sports even amidst tragedy. Bruce Bairnsfather's Cottage Memorial pays tribute to his iconic cartoons that provided solace to soldiers during World War I. Traveling further back in time, Tsar Nicolas I takes us on a coach ride through Saint Petersburg, revealing glimpses of imperial grandeur and opulence. Yvon weaves together these fragments from history into a tapestry rich with stories and emotions—a name that resonates across centuries and continents—leaving an indelible mark on our collective memory.