Victor Collection (#20)

Relief depicting the Victory of King Shapur I over Philip the Arab and Emperor Valerian
476203 Relief depicting the Victory of King Shapur I over Philip the Arab and Emperor Valerian (limestone) by Persian, (3rd century); Naqsh-e Rustam

Girardengos future rivals (colour litho)
2809223 Girardengos future rivals (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girardengos future rivals)

Triumph of Italian colors at the Antwerp Olympics (colour litho)
2808925 Triumph of Italian colors at the Antwerp Olympics (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triumph of Italian colors at the Antwerp Olympics)

Attack and Pillage of the French Barque, Pauline and Victor, in Torres Straits (engraving)
2771882 Attack and Pillage of the French Barque, Pauline and Victor, in Torres Straits (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The best attended private view: society and Sir John and Lady Laverys pictures. The show of pictures by Sir John and Lady Lavery at the Alpine Galleries was the smartest private view imaginable

Handley Page Victor K. 2 XM715
Royal Air Force - Handley Page Victor K.2 XM715 of No.55 Squadron, in formation with Panavia Tornado GR.1s, of No.617 Squadron, No.27 Squadron and No, 2(AC) Squadron Date: circa 1988

Second Battle at Custoza - June 24, 1866
Third Italian War of Independence - Battle of Custoza: the 80, 000-man Austrian Imperial army, under Archduke Albert, joined by the Venetian Army decisively defeated a disorganized, demoralized

Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, in Ruy Blas
Sarah Bernhardt, French actress, as Dona Maria, Queen of Spain, in Ruy Blas by Victor Hugo Date: 1890s

One hundred children born in the Princes Week (from 12 to 19 February) were baptized... (colour litho)
2783677 One hundred children born in the Princes Week (from 12 to 19 February) were baptized... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Handley Page Victor K. 2 XL164
Royal Air Force - Handley Page Victor K.2 XL164 Saucy Sal of No.55 Squadron, at RAF Marham. Date: circa 1990

Handley Page Victor K. 2 XM717 & Vickers VC10 K. 3 ZA144 E
Royal Air Force - Handley Page Victor K.2 XM717, of No.55 Squadron, refuelling Vickers VC10 K.3 ZA144 E, of No.101 Squadron. Date: circa 1985

Handley Page Victor K. 2 8911M - XH673
Handley Page Victor K.2 8911M (XH673) being assembled on the parade ground at RAF Marham. Sadly this aircraft was scrapped in 2020 despite concerted attempts to have it preserved elsewhere

Vintage 19th century photograph: harbour, dock at Port Victor, South Australia

Gladiators, the End of the Combat (colour litho)
2794638 Gladiators, the End of the Combat (colour litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gladiators, the End of the Combat)

Lieutenant-General Charles Nicolas Victor, French officer
Vintage 19th century photograph: Lieutenant-General Charles Nicolas Victor Oudinot, 2nd Duc de Reggio (3 November 1791 in Bar-le-Duc - 7 June 1863 in Bar-le-Duc)

Olive May (nee Olive Mary Meatyard), Countess of Drogheda (1886 - 1947)
Olive May (ne Olive Mary Meatyard), Countess of Drogheda (1886 - 1947), Actress; former wife of Lord Victor Paget, and later wife of 10th Earl of Drogheda

Brother Lustig
Bruder Lustig. Artists interpretation of a scene from the traditional Grimms fairy tale. Artist: Victor Thomas

Bearskin
Der Barenhauter. Artists interpretation of a scene from the traditional Grimms fairy tale. Artist: Victor Thomas

Sketch by Fish showing the scene Venetian Nights from CB Cochrans cabaret show Suppertime at the Trocadero, London, 1926. Dress and decor by Doris Zinkeisen Date: 1926

Sketch by Fish showing Joy St Helier singing at the piano at Chez Victor s, London, 1926 Date: 1926

Sketch by Fish showing dancing at Chez Victor s, London, 1926 Date: 1926

The Countess of Rosse, Mother of the bridegroom in a dress of black and white organza designed by Victor Stiebel - Marriage of Princess Margaret to Anthony Armstrong-Jones. Date: 1960

Striking costumes designed by Victor Stiebel for the musical, Music in the Air, starring Mary Ellis. Date: 1933

Page from The Sketch reporting on a midnight party / fashion show put on by designer Victor Stiebel. The party was attended by a number of notable movers

Historical views of Further India (Southeast Asia)
Historical views of Further India (Thailand and Myanmar). Liar having his mouth sewn shut in Siam (Thailand) 43, stilthouses in the jungles of Siam 44

Liveforever or houseleek, Sempervivum montanum, Semprevivo di montagna. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Velvet swimming crab and marbled swimming crab
Velvet swimming crab, Necora puber 1 and marbled swimming crab, Liocarcinus marmoreus 2. Portuno stregghia, Portuno marezzato

Carriage of the Marquis of Brignole in Queen Victoria s
Carriage of the Marquis of Brignole, Ambassador Extraordinary to the King of Sardinia, in Queen Victorias coronation parade

Friars cowl or larus, Arisarum vulgare. Arum arisarum Linn. Sp. plant 1370. Arisarum a larges feuilles. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz

Mandrake, female, Mandragora officinarum, Atropa mandragora, Mandragore femelle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

Common milkweed, Asclepias syriaca. Linn. Sp. Pl. 313. l Ouatte. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

Candlenut, Crotn laccifer. Croton lacciferum Linn. Sp. 1426, Burm. 204. Halecus terrestris, Rumph. 3 p.199 T.127. Ricin en arbre aromatique

Low mallow, Malva pusilla
Low mallow or round-leaved mallow, Malva pusilla. Malva rotundifolia, Linn. 969. La mauve sauvage. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier

Starfish plant and white swallow-wort
Starfish plant, Orbea variegata 1 and white swallow-wort, Vincetoxicum hirundinaria 2. Stapelia variegata Linn. Asclepias du Cap de Bonne Esperance 1, Asclepias vincetoxicum Linn. Dompte-venin

Cornucopian shrub, Copianthus indica, Hil. Dec. Tom. 1, Copianthe des Indes. Amaranthus species. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier

Elkhorn plant, Rhombophyllum dolabriforme (Hatchet-leaved fig marigold, Mesembryanthemum dolabriforme). Mesembryanthemum a feuilles en forme de langue

Gooseberry, Ribes grossularia. Linn. Grosselier epineux. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

Species of geranium, Geranium umbellicatum
Unresolved species of geranium, Geranium umbellicatum. Bec de grue ombellique. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior after a botanical illustration by Mlle. de St

European holly, Ilex aquifolium, Linn. Sp. plant 130. Le Houx. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

Autumn crocus, Colchicum autumnale
Autumn crocus, meadow saffron or naked ladies, Colchicum autumnale, Linn. Colchique d Automne. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier

Starfish flower or carrion plant, Stapelia hirsuta Linn. Asclepias d Affrique. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

Lebanon cedar, Cedrus libani
Lebanon cedar Cedrus libani Pinus cedrus Linn. Cedre avec tous les details de sa fructification. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier

African bowstring hemp, Sansevieria hyacinthoides. Aloe guinensis radice geniculata foliis ex atro undulatim variegatis, Commelin, Aloes de Guinee

Italian maple, Acer opalus, Ital. L Erable opale. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Les dons merveilleux et diversement colories de la nature dans le r?

Butterfly brooches mounted in diamonds designed by Morgan. Papillons naturels montes en diamants par Morgan. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Jewelry cockade and flexible rings designed by Morgan. Aigrette et bagues souples par Morgan. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames et des Modes

Two children in printed toile summer outfits with a donkey on a river bank. Robes de toile peinte. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in gaberdine dress with hand-embroidered frills, sitting on a chaise longue. Robe de gabardine a volants brodes a la main

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"Victor: A Legacy of Triumph and Achievement" From the iconic artwork of Matania's "Last Absolution of the Munsters" to the awe-inspiring sight of Handley Page Victor B1 XA930 taking off from Hatfield, it has always been synonymous with greatness. In the world of sports, it has witnessed historic moments like Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon's thrilling victory at Le Mans 24 Hour Race, narrowly beating their Shelby American Inc. Teammates. It was a triumph that echoed Harold Abrahams' legendary win in the 100m race at the 1924 Olympics, forever etching his name in history. But it is not just on racetracks where Victor shines; it soars through skies as well. The Avro Vulcan BMk1 and Vickers Valiant BMk1 XD869 are testaments to its aviation prowess – sleek machines that defy gravity with grace and power. Even amidst adversity, Victor stands tall. Formula One World Championship saw Jody Scheckter engaging in a heartfelt conversation with Niki Lauda after his life-threatening accident during a race. Their resilience mirrors that of The Royal Family of Great Britain in 1897 when they faced challenges head-on, united by strength and determination. Yet, beyond victories on tracks or fields lies an artist's touch – captured beautifully by Eric Liddell celebrating his Olympic win at Edinburgh University or Mario Andretti sealing his twelfth triumph in Formula One World Championship aboard Lotus 79. Through time and imagination alike, Victor remains an emblematic figure - from Thomas Nast's cartoon exposing Boss Tweed corruption to Frankenstein's haunting frontispiece illustration. And even within equestrian realms, such as Stylish Horse Race by Victor Hicks - elegance personified. Victor embodies more than just success; it represents passion, resilience, creativity – all woven into a tapestry that inspires generations to reach for their own victories.