Burglary Collection

Princess Diana and Prince Charles visiting the Met Police
Princess Diana and Prince Charles on a visit to the Metropolitan Polices burglary squad. Date: circa 1980s

A sad looking Leslie Phillips, pictured after having his house stripped of thousands of pounds worth of items, for the third time in two months

The Parable of the Good Shepherd, 1565. Creator: Philip Galle
The Parable of the Good Shepherd, 1565

George Prices Safe Company - advert, c. 1907
3786284 George Prices Safe Company - advert, c. 1907; (add.info.: George Prices Safe Company - advert, c. 1907. Caption: Modern Burglars at Work)

Scene of attacks, trafficking and looting, 1455 (miniature)
JLJ4629093 Scene of attacks, trafficking and looting, 1455 (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Rouen, France; (add.info.: Scene of attacks)

The Thieves on the Roof Awaken the Merchant, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna
The Thieves on the Roof Awaken the Merchant", Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

Robber Running Away With Money Bag
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Little Tom Thumb, 1938 (print)
7415591 Little Tom Thumb, 1938 (print) by Tapissier, Edmond (E.Tap) (1861-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of Charles Perrault's story "Le Petit Poucet", illustration by E)

The cat steals Pierrot's roasted partridge (verse 9), 1880 (engraving)
7312474 The cat steals Pierrot's roasted partridge (verse 9), 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18

The Fool Of Reuter And Schreiber, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308488 The Fool Of Reuter And Schreiber, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Fox-Tailed Jester, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308530 The Fox-Tailed Jester, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The parrot screams when he sees the cat that has just stolen a leg." The Parroquet -- To the Thief!
7309651 The parrot screams when he sees the cat that has just stolen a leg." The Parroquet -- To the Thief!...", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

Two highwaymen on horses wait in the forest for their next victim (1898), Germany, Historic
7279006 Two highwaymen on horses wait in the forest for their next victim (1898), Germany, Historic by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Demise of a burglar (colour litho)
3099187 Demise of a burglar (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demise of a burglar. Fin tragique d un cambrioleur)

The Events in China, a Corpse Stripper Surprised by Soldiers of European Troops (colour Litho)
2798376 The Events in China, a Corpse Stripper Surprised by Soldiers of European Troops (colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Events in China)

Violent robbery of a farm near Aalst, Belgium (colour litho)
2795700 Violent robbery of a farm near Aalst, Belgium (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Violent robbery of a farm near Aalst, Belgium)

Fine Art and General Insurance, 1896 (lithography)
397476 Fine Art and General Insurance, 1896 (lithography) by Berchmans, Emile (1867-1947); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: The Fine Art and General Inssurance Company Limited)

Travellers Ambushed by Brigands, 1670 (oil on canvas)
7259970 Travellers Ambushed by Brigands, 1670 (oil on canvas) by Berchem, Nicolaes Pietersz (1620-1683); 105 x 95.3 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Cat stealing meat from the butcher boys delivery (litho)
7201129 Cat stealing meat from the butcher boys delivery (litho) by Venner, Victor (1869-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opportunity, a cat stealing meat from the butcher boys delivery)

Spaniards Inn on Hampstead Heath, London, a favourite haunt of Dick Turpin (b / w photo)
7186501 Spaniards Inn on Hampstead Heath, London, a favourite haunt of Dick Turpin (b/w photo) by McLeish, Donald (1879-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spaniards Inn on Hampstead Heath)

A flagrant offence! (colour litho)
7181033 A flagrant offence! (colour litho) by Echau, Joaquin Xaudaru y (1872-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: A flagrant offence)

Andvaris curse (colour litho)
7173304 Andvaris curse (colour litho) by Doepler, Carl Emil (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dwarf Andvari cursing the gold stolen from him)

17th century highwaymen sharing loot in a clearing. 1803 (engraving)
7233037 17th century highwaymen sharing loot in a clearing. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: 17th century highwaymen sharing loot in a clearing)

London Apprentice Inn, Isleworth, London, favourite haunt of highwaymen (b / w photo)
7186502 London Apprentice Inn, Isleworth, London, favourite haunt of highwaymen (b/w photo) by McLeish, Donald (1879-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Apprentice Inn, Isleworth, London)

La Fontaines Fables - Husband Wife and the Robber
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Husband, the Wife and the Robber

The skeleton of Death and the miser. 1827 (engraving)
7233015 The skeleton of Death and the miser. 1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The skeleton of Death and the miser)

Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights (engraving)
7148029 Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights)

Advertisement for Baldings Boiled Ham (litho)
7150025 Advertisement for Baldings Boiled Ham (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court of law hearing the case of a man who has been charged with stealing ham)

Birds seizing Food from the Tray of an Eastern Baker, Genesis xl, 16, 17 (engraving)
7180902 Birds seizing Food from the Tray of an Eastern Baker, Genesis xl, 16, 17 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Il Pecorone: Day IX, Novel I, The Master Thief (litho)
7182495 Il Pecorone: Day IX, Novel I, The Master Thief (litho) by Hughes, Edward Robert (1851-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Day IX, Novel I, The Master Thief)

Out of Sight Out of Mind (engraving)
7177875 Out of Sight Out of Mind (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Out of Sight Out of Mind)

Sherlock Holmes uptodate (litho)
7201781 Sherlock Holmes uptodate (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sherlock Holmes uptodate)

Thief cast out into the wilderness for robbing a store, United States (litho)
7201189 Thief cast out into the wilderness for robbing a store, United States (litho) by Jellicoe, John (fl.1888); Private Collection; (add.info)

Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights (engraving)
7148028 Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights)

Thief stealing a coat while the owner is distracted by his lover (woodcut)
7201495 Thief stealing a coat while the owner is distracted by his lover (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Newly weds french cook (colour litho)
7151022 Newly weds french cook (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

R is for robber (colour litho)
7149219 R is for robber (colour litho) by Dalziel Brothers (1815-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: R is for robber)

Double Entry (engraving)
7177964 Double Entry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Double Entry. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

A Christmas visit interrupted by a highwayman (colour litho)
7201940 A Christmas visit interrupted by a highwayman (colour litho) by Greiffenhagen, Maurice (1862-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christmas visit interrupted by a highwayman)

Stolen Fruit (colour litho)
7184014 Stolen Fruit (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stolen Fruit. Illustration for The Prize, 1885.); © Look and Learn

Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights (engraving)
7148032 Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights (engraving) by Diez, Wilhelm Von (1839-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raid on a wagon train by medieval robber knights)

Parable of the Good Samaritan (engraving)
7172451 Parable of the Good Samaritan (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10)

Robbery of the Kings Treasure, 1303 (litho)
7152636 Robbery of the Kings Treasure, 1303 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robbery of the Kings Treasure, 1303)

Cats in a dairy (colour litho)
7150690 Cats in a dairy (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cats in a dairy)

Pirate Face
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F: Forage (Horseman who goes to the fodder. Also says marauders. )
6523532 F: Forage (Horseman who goes to the fodder. Also says marauders.) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Comic Military Alphabet)

G H: Constable - Hussar
6523466 G H: Constable - Hussar by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Alphabet of the Little Soldier. Reunited imageries of Jarville-Nancy, s. d. (circa 1920)

F as Filou
6523610 F as Filou by Hermann-Paul, Rene George (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Alphabet for big children. H. Simonis Empis, publisher, 1898)

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"Burglary: A Historical Perspective on the Art of Thievery" Intrigue and fascination surround the concept of burglary, as even prominent figures like Princess Diana and Prince Charles paid a visit to the Met Police to understand its complexities. Little Tom Thumb, in 1938 print, reminds us that even small individuals can be entangled in this criminal world. Dating back to 1565, Philip Galle's "The Parable of the Good Shepherd" depicts a moral tale where thieves lurk amidst innocence. Leslie Phillips' sad countenance captures the aftermath of having his house stripped bare, losing thousands in valuables. "The Thieves on the Roof Awaken the Merchant, " an intriguing folio from Kalila wa Dimna, transports us to ancient times when cunning robbers plotted their schemes. Meanwhile, a robber running away with a money bag symbolizes both desperation and audacity. A captivating oil painting titled "Portrait of a Kleptomaniac" from c. 1820-24 delves into psychological aspects behind thefts - exploring motivations beyond mere greed. Pierrot's stolen roasted partridge is immortalized in an enchanting engraving from 1880 titled "The Cat Steals Pierrot's Roasted Partridge. " From centuries ago comes "The Fool Of Reuter And Schreiber" (1660-86), depicted through brush and Indian ink on paper - reminding us that foolishness often accompanies thieving endeavors. Similarly, "The Fox-Tailed Jester" portrays another whimsical character involved in illicit activities. Lastly, we encounter an amusing illustration from 1936 named "The Parroquet -- To The Thief. . " where a parrot exposes feline mischief while screaming for justice. Even historic Germany witnessed highwaymen lurking within forests during 1898; their horses patiently awaiting unsuspecting victims. Through these diverse glimpses into history and artistry surrounding burglary, we are reminded of the timeless allure and consequences associated with this age-old crime.