Francs Collection

Robbery in Paris Home
An audacious robbery: gold and jewellery worth 110, 000 francs are stolen from a Paris home. The robbers get in through a hole in the ceiling!

World War I 1914-1918: French frontline soldier holding statue of Victory he has carved
528441 World War I 1914-1918: French frontline soldier holding statue of Victory he has carved. Winning poster by Henri Dangon for Salon des Armees

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542961 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: The Rabbit Market: Customer querying the price of 40 francs for a rabbit)

Mon cher faites moi...le plaisir de me prêter 15 frs... 1838. Creator: Honore Daumier
Mon cher faites moi...le plaisir de me preter 15 frs... 1838. Mon cher faites-moi donc le plaisir de me preter 15 fr.s - Volontiers mais je n'en ai que dix

The baptism of Clovis, 1825. Creator: Alaux, Jean (1786-1864)
The baptism of Clovis, 1825. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-arts, Rouen

The baptism of Clovis, 1676. Creator: Hellart (Hélart), Jean (1618-1685)
The baptism of Clovis, 1676. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Reims

Vingt-Cinq Francs? Tu Te Crois Donne Toujours Depute!
A coloured sketch showing a seated woman bartering with a standing gentleman. Date: circa 1901

Speaking To A Crowd
This sketch shows a man speaking to a crowd of people of various descriptions, asking to be lent a note of 100 Francs. Date: circa 1901

Music cover, Joyeuse Entree, march for piano by Alidor Thiry, celebrating the triumphant entry of King Albert of Belgium into Brussels, 23 December 1909 Date: 1909

IMMORTALITY FOR SALE
Immortality - at 20 francs the square centimetre ! Date: 1904

Selection of jewellery and weapons from the Treasure of Childeric (gold and garnet
694817 Selection of jewellery and weapons from the Treasure of Childeric (gold and garnet) (see also 172230, 161328 and 672314) by Merovingian (5th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Marianne beside the French Tricolore flag, a globe and telescope and a display of francs
488429 Marianne beside the French Tricolore flag, a globe and telescope and a display of francs, c.1890 (colour litho) by French School

A trompe l oeil of paper money, coins and a broken glass jar in a niche
LST257060 A trompe l oeil of paper money, coins and a broken glass jar in a niche (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); 22.8x29.2 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts

Swiss boy and girl admiring a display of Swiss francs, from a series of promotional
488400 Swiss boy and girl admiring a display of Swiss francs, from a series of promotional cards on currencies in different countries

An American lady who had won in a few hours, at the game, seventy thousand francs... (colour litho)
2783574 An American lady who had won in a few hours, at the game, seventy thousand francs... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A couple who took in an abandoned baby discover 16, 000 francs hidden in its swaddling clothes (colour litho)
2782487 A couple who took in an abandoned baby discover 16, 000 francs hidden in its swaddling clothes (colour litho) by French School

Thief escaping with a sack of French francs and banknotes
488399 Thief escaping with a sack of French francs and banknotes, from a series of promotional cards on currencies in different countries

Five Franc coin, with head of Napoleon (1769-1821) 1811 (recto)
BAT219557 Five Franc coin, with head of Napoleon (1769-1821) 1811 (recto) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; French, out of copyright

French flags, arms, coins and decorations and a view of Paris from the Pont Neuf (chromolitho)
1094318 French flags, arms, coins and decorations and a view of Paris from the Pont Neuf (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French flags, arms)

Yachting and Trotting (engraving)
1100682 Yachting and Trotting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yachting and Trotting)

Ancien lower des Francs, restitue d apres un etablissement de ce genre, la Tusque, a Sainte-Eulalie d Ambarres
962981 Ancien lower des Francs, restitue d apres un etablissement de ce genre, la Tusque, a Sainte-Eulalie d Ambarres, Gironde, publie par M Viollet-le-Duc

Plat de faience du seizieme siecle, vendu au prix de trois mille francs, en 1856 (engraving)
3644855 Plat de faience du seizieme siecle, vendu au prix de trois mille francs, en 1856 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins (engraving)
1596298 Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins)

1000 Francs banknote from 8 Floreal, An X (28th April 1802) (ink on paper)
XIR193567 1000 Francs banknote from 8 Floreal, An X (28th April 1802) (ink on paper) by French School, (19th century); Banque de France, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

A Visit to Monte Carlo (engraving)
1061837 A Visit to Monte Carlo (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to Monte Carlo)

British Troops buying Ice Cream in Brussels. Their regiment is unknown. At this time, between 17Ð25 September 1944, Operation Market Garden saw Allied forces move from Belgium to The Netherlands

British Troops buying Grapes in Brussels. Their regiment is unknown. At this time, between 17Ð25 September 1944, Operation Market Garden saw Allied forces move from Belgium to The Netherlands

Republic of France, 20 Francs, from the series Coins of All Nations (N72, variation 2) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1889

Switzerland, 1 Franc, from the series Coins of All Nations (N72, variation 1) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1889

The sons of Clovis II, 1880. Artist: Luminais, Evariste Vital (1822-1896)
The sons of Clovis II, 1880. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

The Education of the children of Clovis, 1861. Artist: Alma-Tadema, Sir Lawrence
The Education of the children of Clovis, 1861. From a private collection

The baptism of Clovis. Artist: Rigo, Jules Vincent (1810-1892)
The baptism of Clovis. Found in the collection of Musee des beaux-arts de Valenciennes

Baptism of Clovis at Reims, 25 December 496. Artist: Dejuinne, Francois-Louis (1786-1844)
Baptism of Clovis at Reims, 25 December 496. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Baptism of Clovis, ca 850. Artist: West European Applied Art
The Baptism of Clovis, ca 850. Found in the collection of the Musee de Picardie, Amiens

Bruges Salle du Francs Adolphe Braun French 1812
Bruges, Salle du Francs; Adolphe Braun (French, 1812 - 1877); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

French bank note, 50 Francs
French bank note, Banque de France, 50 Francs, issued on 19 May 1949. With a portrait of the French mathematician and astronomer Urbain Jean Joseph Le Verrier (1811-1877) on the front

Vehmgericht / Secret Soc
Members of the Vehmgericht, or Judges of the Secret Court, of Westphalia, who have just hanged one of their victims from a tree Date: 16th century?

Poster, Holidays in Greece, Bamboo Village, Vouliagmeni, Athens, departures from Marseilles every week. 20th century

Assembl饠des Francs-Masons pour la R飥ption des
Assembl饠 des Francs-Masons pour la R飥 ption des Apprentifs. Entr饠 du r飩 piendaire dans la loge. Assembly of Freemasons. Receiving apprentices

Swiss postcard explaining the currency, with equivalent values for other countries. circa 1905

France - Strike of the Western (State) railwaymen - soldiers occupying the Gare Saint-Lazare in improvised conditions. The significance of the five franc coin appears to be the amount requested by

One Belgian Franc note
Back of a belgian banknote on 1 Franc edited i9/10 1920 Date: 1920

One hundred Estonian Francs
Front of an estonian banknote on 100 Franc Marka edited 1923. Date: 1923

Jules Verne commemorative stamp. This airmail stamp, published in the Gabonese Republic (Gabon) in 1970, marked the 100th anniversary five years earlier of the publication of From the Earth to

French National Loan
Long queues form when the French government announces an Emprunt (loan) of 429 million francs

Visiting the Chateau Ad
An advertisement offering a visit to a chateau for the price of six francs

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"Francs: A Tale of Riches, Robbery, and Redemption" Robbery in Paris Home: In the heart of Paris, a daring heist leaves residents shocked as francs vanish into thin air. Vingt-Cinq Francs? Tu Te Crois Donne Toujours Depute. : Amidst political turmoil, a passionate speech ignites the crowd with fiery debates over the value of twenty-five francs. Music cover, Joyeuse Entree, march for piano: The enchanting melodies of a piano march celebrate joyous moments in life while honoring the legacy of francs. IMMORTALITY FOR SALE: Unveiling an extraordinary offer that challenges mortality itself - could one truly buy eternal life with a handful of precious francs? Selection of jewellery and weapons from the Treasure of Childeric (gold and garnet): Delicate gold and garnet treasures whisper tales from ancient times when they were symbols of power and wealth. Marianne beside the French Tricolore flag, a globe and telescope, and a display of francs: Marianne stands proudly alongside symbols representing France's rich history as she gazes upon an exhibit showcasing the enduring allure of franc currency. A trompe l'oeil masterpiece featuring paper money, coins, and a broken glass jar in a niche: An artist's skillful deception captures both beauty and fragility within this captivating artwork dedicated to cherished franc notes. Swiss boy and girl admiring a display of Swiss francs from promotional series: Two young souls marvel at Switzerland's treasured currency collection while dreaming about future adventures fueled by these magical coins. An American lady who had won seventy thousand francs. . in just hours. (colour litho): Lady Luck smiles upon an American visitor as her fortune changes dramatically during an exhilarating game night filled with suspenseful twists involving thousands of francs.