Paley Collection

Mme. Lucien Lelong wearing a Lelong design
Madame Lucien Lelong, formerly Princess Nathalie Paley, and wife of the dress designer, pictured modelling one of her husbands designs

Wedding of Princess Irina Pavlovna Paley
Princess Olga Valerianovna Paley (1865 - 1929), the second wife of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich of Russia (1860 - 1918), pictured in the wedding party at the marriage of her daughter Princess Irina

William Paley, 1743 -1805
3116345 William Paley, 1743 -1805. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English clergyman, Christian apologist, philosopher, and utilitarian)

Serge Lifar at the Venice Lido
Serge Lifar of the Russian Ballet, burnished by the sun, adopts a balletic pose on the beach at the Venice Lido at the feet of beauty, as represented by Madame Simon Rolo

Society on the beach at Biarritz - with the cartoonist Sem
Count Michael Vorontzov, Marquis de Polginac, the cartoonist Sem (who frequently caricatured society at Biarritz and Deauville), General Trotter, Count de Gaigneron, Count de Lancastre

Society basking on the Lido sands
Well-known personalities of Venetian society sunbathing at the Venice Lido. The Hon. Mrs Evelyn Fitzgerald, Prince Jean de Faucigny-Lucigne, Count Giovanni Sangro de Buccino

Oliver Messel, Mme Lelong and Serge Lifar at Venice Lido
Theatre designer and interior decorator Oliver Messel, Mme Lucien Lelong (Princess Natalie Paley) and the Ballets Russes star

Paley, (1743-1805), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Paley, (1743-1805), 1830. William Paley (1743-1805) English clergyman, Christian apologist, philosopher, and utilitarian educated at Christs College, Cambridge, he lectured on moral philosophy

Second Anglo-Boer War, February 1900. Artist:s Paley
Second Anglo-Boer War, February 1900

Princess Olga Paley and Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich
Princess Olga Valerianovna Paley (1865 - 1929), the second wife of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich of Russia (1860 - 1918) (pictured - left)

WILLIAM PALEY (1743-1805). English theologian and utilitarian philosopher. After Sir William Beecheys painting after the painting, 1789, by George Romney

Princess Olga Valerianovna Paley and family
Princess Olga Valerianovna Paley (1865 - 1929) and her husband (his second wife) Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich of Russia (1860 - 1918)

Reading Football Club - 1904-05 Season. Captain Herbert Smith (1877-1951) - is pictured inset (top right). Smith went on to win gold for the England team at the 1908 Olympic Games

Cecil Beatons bedroom, his guests and his fantails
The top photograph shows Cecil Beaton at home with guests at Ashcombe House; from l-r: Miss Tilly Losch, Mrs Harcourt Smith, Sir Alfred Beit, Lady Charles Cavendish, Miss Tallulah Bankhead

WILLIAM PALEY (1743-1805). English theologian and utilitarian philosopher. Line engraving after the painting by Sir William Beechey

1802 William Paley Watch on the Heath
Photograph of the start of William Paleys 1802 book on " Natural Theology" showing the title and text of his opening " Watchmaker analogy"

1789 William Paley Portrait naturalist
William Paley (July 1743 - 25 May 1805). Stippled engraving published by Joshua Belcher 1810 as frontis to " The Works of William Paley" Volume I

1766 David Hume philosopher of science
David Hume, Scottish enlightenment philosopher (7th May 1711 - 25th August 1776). Steel engraving by W. Holl in " Gallery of Portraits" 1837, with later colouring

1691 John Rays Natural Theology
" The Wisdom of God manifested in the Works of Creation" by John Ray. A photograph of the ninth edition of 1727 with quill pen

The Countess of Hohenfelsen, Princess Olga Valerianovna Paley, who was married in 1902 in Livorno, to Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich of Russia, exiled by Tsar Nicolas II

Princess Olga Valerianovna Paley and son
Princess Olga Valerianovna Paley (1865 - 1929), the second wife of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich of Russia (1860 - 1918), pictured with her son Vladimir Pavlovich Paley (1897 - 1918)

William Paley, clergyman, philosopher and utilitarian
William Paley, British clergyman, Christian apologist, philosopher and utilitarian. He became Archdeacon of Carlisle in 1782

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"Paley: A Tapestry of Elegance, Art, and Legacy" Step into the enchanting world of Paley, where history intertwines with glamour and sophistication. From the grandeur of Princess Irina Pavlovna Paley's wedding to the intellectual brilliance of William Paley, this name carries a rich tapestry of stories. Intrigue fills the air as Mme. Lucien Lelong graces us with her presence, adorned in a stunning Lelong design. Her elegance captures our attention just as Serge Lifar captivated audiences at the Venice Lido with his mesmerizing performances. But it is not only about high society gatherings; we find ourselves transported to Biarritz's sandy shores alongside cartoonist Sem and other members of society basking in the sun. The allure continues on the picturesque sands of Venice Lido, where Oliver Messel, Mme. Lelong, and Serge Lifar create an unforgettable tableau. Delving deeper into history reveals another facet of Paley's legacy - an enigmatic figure from 1830 whose identity remains unknown but whose impact lingers through time. And then there is that poignant moment during the Second Anglo-Boer War captured by artist S. Paley in February 1900 – a testament to human resilience amidst conflict. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate glimpses from Reading Football Club's memorable 1904-05 season when passion ignited on every field they tread upon. As we step away from public spectacles and enter Cecil Beaton's bedroom adorned with guests and fantails fluttering gracefully above them, we witness how even private spaces bear traces of Paley's influence. Finally, let us not forget William Paley himself – an English theologian and utilitarian philosopher who left an indelible mark on intellectual discourse for generations to come. Paley encapsulates more than just a name.