Andree Collection

(Salomon) August Andree (1854-1897) Swedish engineer, and his team setting out on the fatal balloon expedition to
530669 (Salomon) August Andree (1854-1897) Swedish engineer, and his team setting out on the fatal balloon expedition to the North Pole, 11 July 1897. Andree's body was found in 1930

Prince Andrew of Greece, Mmd. de la Bigne & GIlbert Beale
H.R.H. Prince Andrew of Greece, father of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, pictured with Mme. Andree de la Bigne and Mr. Gilbert Beale

The English Adagio dancing team of Gaston and Andree, 1930 Date: 1930

Begum Aga Khan
Andree Josephine Carron (1898-1976), originally a Paris dressmaker, became the third wife of Aga Khan III in 1929, until their divorce in 1943. Date: 1939

Marquis de Ganay and the Begum Aga Khan
Charles Aime Jean Marquis de Ganay (1861-1948) with the Begum Aga Khan (1898-1976) at the races in Deauville. Date: 1939

Search for the Andree expedition of 1897 which attempted to reach the North Pole by balloon, 1898 (print)
530623 Search for the Andree expedition of 1897 which attempted to reach the North Pole by balloon, 1898 (print) by French School

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Clearing summer snow storm above mountain peaks in northern Andree Land Date: 17/07/2007

Andree et ses compagnons de voyage, a bord du Svensksund (engraving)
5228436 Andree et ses compagnons de voyage, a bord du Svensksund (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andree et ses compagnons de voyage)

Profile of Andree with Head Bowed; Profil d Andree Penchee, c. 1917 (oil on canvas)
825622 Profile of Andree with Head Bowed; Profil d Andree Penchee, c.1917 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 35x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover of Dancing Times, April 1934 featuring the dancers Gaston and Andree Date: 1934

Moss, mining bee, fern and pasque flower
Rock moss, Andraea rupestris 1, mining bee, Andrena agilissima 2, flowering fern, Anemia adiantifolia 3, and pasque flower, Anemone pulsatilla 4. anemone, Andree, Andrene, Anemie, Anemone

An Experiment to test the Sustaining Power of Andrees Balloon (litho)
1600249 An Experiment to test the Sustaining Power of Andrees Balloon (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Actress Ellen Andree, 1879. Creator: Edgar Degas
The Actress Ellen Andree, 1879

Lunch in the Garden, 1879, (1937). Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Lunch in the Garden, 1879, (1937). Scene at a Parisian restaurant: one of Renoirs favourite models, Ellen Andree, raises a glass as the artists brother lights a cigarette

Knut Fraenkel, Swedish engineer and arctic explorer, (1931). Fraenkel (1870-1897) was one of the three members of Salomon August Andrees ill-fated Arctic hydrogen balloon expedition of 1897

Salomon August Andree, Swedish engineer and aeronaut, (1931). Andree (1854-1897) perished during a failed attempt to reach the Geographic North Pole by hydrogen balloon

(Salomon) August Andree (1854-1897), Swedish engineer and balloonist, 1897. In 1897 Andree made an attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon

The search for the 1897 Andree expedition to the North Pole. In 1897 a Swedish explorer named Salomon Andree made an attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon

Departure of the Andree balloon expedition to the North Pole, Spitzbergen, 1897
Departure of the Andree balloon expedition to the North Pole, Spitzbergen, 11 July 1897. In 1897 a Swedish explorer named Salomon Andree made an attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon

Pierre-Auguste Renoir AndrA e Hat Reading AndrA e en chapeau
Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Andree in a Hat, Reading (Andree en chapeau, lisant), Pierre-Auguste Renoir, c. 1918, Oil on canvas, Overall: 16 1/16 x 19 3/4 in. (40.8 x 50.2 cm)

Pierre-Auguste Renoir AndrA e Pink Reclining
Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Andree in Pink, Reclining (Andree en rose etendue), Pierre-Auguste Renoir, c. 1918, Oil on canvas, Overall: 9 3/16 x 11 15/16 in. (23.4 x 30.3 cm)

The Aga Khan marries his third wife, Andree Carron
Aga Khan III (Sir Sultan Mohammed Shah, 1877-1957), Indian Muslim leader, racing enthusiast and prominent society figure, marrying his third wife

Andree Carron, Begum Aga Khan
Princess AndrÚÑáAga Khan (1898-1976), the third wife of Aga Khan II featured in The Sketch just prior to her marriage. AndrÚÑáJosÚ░¿ine Carron married Aga Khan III in December 1929

Gaston and Andree, London (1926)
The sensational adagio and acrobatic dancers Gaston and Andree, London (1926) Date: 1926

German Fishing Boat Matador setting off for the North Pole
Photograph showing the fishing boat Matador, setting off from Hamburg for the North Pole, 1900. With a crew of seven led by Lieutenant Bauendahl and the mate, Richard Dressler

Pocketed skirts 1914
Two models with their hands in their pockets modelling the latest trend. Date: 1914

Andree and Curtis in the cabaret show Supper Time, London (1
Andree and Curtis in CB Cochrans cabaret show Supper Time at the Trocadero, London (1927) Date: 1927

Attributed to Johann Anton Andree (German, 1775-1842), Lecon de Musique, lithograph

Book cover design, Andree and his Balloon, by Henri Lachambre and Alexis Machuron, London: Archibald Constable & Co, 1898. 1898

The Leonardo da Vinci Dispute - Joseph Duveen
Page from the Illustrated London News reporting on the slander of title court case between art dealer and expert, Joseph Duveen

Hann. Munden, Germany - River Weser
Hann. Munden (short for Hannoversch Munden) - a town in Lower Saxony, Germany. Located in the district of Gottingen at the confluence of the Fulda and Werra rivers

Andree Book Cover
Andrees balloon L Aigle depicted on the front cover of a book describing his expedition, published at a time when his fate was still unknown Date: July 1897

Couers En Folie at the Folies Bergere
The British dancing team of Gaston and Andree in Couers En Folie at the Folies Bergere, Paris, 1924 Date: 1924

Advert for Gaston & Andree appearing in Nottingham, 1930s Date: 1930s

The Crew of the Matador, 1900
Photograph showing the crew of the converted fishing boat Matador, prior to its expedition to the North Pole, 1900. With a crew of seven led by Lieutenant Bauendahl (centre) and the mate

Andrees Departure
Andree, with Strindberg and Fraenkel, leave Spitzbergen on their adventurous flight, hoping to reach the North Pole : they are depicted half an hour after lift-off

Andree Leaves Sweden
Andree and his expedition sail from Goteborg, Sweden, in the Virgo to Spitzbergen, whence they will - hopefully - fly to the North Pole in their balloon

Pre Andree Departure
Andree, with Strindberg and Fraenkel, make last-minute preparations at Spitzbergen for their flight : in a few moments they will be on their way to the North Pole

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"Andree: A Journey Through Time and Elegance" Begum Aga Khan, a woman of grace and sophistication, captivated the hearts of many. Her enchanting presence was felt not only in high society but also among influential figures like Marquis de Ganay and Prince Andrew of Greece. Alongside Mmd. De la Bigne & Gilbert Beale, she embarked on an extraordinary adventure - the search for the Andree expedition. In 1897, the daring Andree expedition aimed to conquer the North Pole by balloon. Though their attempt ended in 1898, their spirit lives on through historical prints that depict their courageous endeavor. Fast forward to 1930 when Gaston and Andree mesmerized audiences with their elegant Adagio dancing routine in London. Their synchronized movements left spectators awestruck as they effortlessly glided across the dance floor. Andree's life took another turn when she became the third wife of Aga Khan. The union between these two remarkable individuals brought together beauty, wealth, and influence - a true power couple indeed. But it wasn't just her relationships that defined her legacy; Andree Carron herself was a force to be reckoned with. Whether captured in engravings aboard Svensksund or immortalized on canvas with her head bowed in contemplation, her profile exuded strength and determination. The world recognized Andree's talent beyond her personal life too. In April 1934, Dancing Times featured this exceptional dancer on its cover - a testament to her skill and artistry that transcended time. From high society gatherings to daring expeditions and captivating performances, Andree's journey has been one filled with elegance, adventure, love, and artistic expression. She remains forever etched in history as both Begum Aga Khan and Gaston's partner – an icon whose story continues to inspire generations even today.