Serendipity Collection

Urban Serendipity - Club Reserva
Rudy Mareel

Front and reverse of a promotional card for the Parisian Department Store
488394 Front and reverse of a promotional card for the Parisian Department Store Au Bon MarchA©, depicting one of the most popular folk songs in the French language

What Luck! a Bottle of Champagne, promotional card for the Parisian Department
488393 What Luck! a Bottle of Champagne, promotional card for the Parisian Department Store Au Bon MarchA©, c.1895 (colour lithograph) (see also 488428) by French School

Daguerre discovers the effect on a spoon left by accident on an iodized silver plate
CHT274938 Daguerre discovers the effect on a spoon left by accident on an iodized silver plate (engraving) (b/w photo) by Janet, Gustave (b)

Boum!!! Champagne!, c. 1895 (colour lithograph) (see also 488393)
488428 Boum!!! Champagne!, c.1895 (colour lithograph) (see also 488393) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierrot opening the lucky find of a bottle of champagne)

What Luck! a Bottle of Champagne; front and reverse of a promotional card for
488392 What Luck! a Bottle of Champagne ; front and reverse of a promotional card for the Bon MarcheDepartment Stores in Paris, c.1895 (colour litho) by French School

Promotional card for the Parisian Department Store Au Bon Marche
488396 Promotional card for the Parisian Department Store Au Bon MarchA©, depicting cooks dancing on the Bridge at Avignon, c.1895 (colour lithograph) by French School

Court of Serendip
At the court of Serendip (an old name for Sri Lanka) whose princes continually made happy but unexpected discoveries, according to Horace Walpole. Hence serendipity

Japanese Serendipity goats cheese in bowl of rice oil with herbs

Selection of cheeses produced in Japan, including Kachokabaro, Robiola, Sakura, Provolone, Petit Nuage, Serendipity, Yama No

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"Serendipity: Unveiling Unexpected Delights in the City of Lights" Step into the enchanting world of serendipity, where delightful surprises await at every turn. The front and reverse of a promotional card for the Parisian Department Store transport you to a realm filled with elegance and luxury. What luck. A bottle of champagne graces your presence, symbolizing celebration and joy. Intriguingly, it was through an accidental discovery that Daguerre stumbled upon his groundbreaking photographic technique. As he observed the effect on a spoon left by chance on an iodized silver plate, he unlocked a new era in visual storytelling. Transporting us back to c. 1895 is "Boum. . Champagne. " - a vibrant color lithograph capturing the effervescence and vivacity associated with this sparkling elixir. Its allure mirrors that of serendipitous encounters; unexpected moments that leave us breathless with delight. Continuing our journey through time, we encounter another promotional card for Au Bon Marche - the epitome of Parisian charm and sophistication. Here, serendipity intertwines seamlessly with fashion and style as shoppers stumble upon hidden treasures within its hallowed halls. Venturing beyond physical realms, we find ourselves immersed in the Court of Serendip - an ethereal space where fate dances hand-in-hand with fortune. This mythical court embodies the essence of happy accidents leading to remarkable discoveries. Delving into culinary delights from afar, Japanese Serendipity goats cheese tantalizes our taste buds as it nestles amidst rice oil and fragrant herbs. This delectable creation showcases how even gastronomy can be touched by serendipitous innovation. Lastly, we explore an array of cheeses produced in Japan – Kachokabaro, Robiola Sakura Provolone Petit Nuage Serendipity Yama No – each bearing witness to fortuitous encounters that have shaped their unique flavors.