Skip to main content

French Collection

Background imageFrench Collection: Paris dog show becomes fashion show 10th July 1954

Paris dog show becomes fashion show 10th July 1954
As this woman shows, the Paris dog show has become a fashion show 10th July 1954

Background imageFrench Collection: The Kings cabinet de travail (study) at Versailles. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford

The Kings cabinet de travail (study) at Versailles. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 248. The Palace of Versailles was built over a period of 60 years by some 36

Background imageFrench Collection: Paris as seen from the air. Showing the Pantheon. 1 November 1928

Paris as seen from the air. Showing the Pantheon. 1 November 1928

Background imageFrench Collection: La rue Git le Coeur in Paris. 1950 s

La rue Git le Coeur in Paris. 1950 s

Background imageFrench Collection: Louis XIV inkstand in red jasper and gilt. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 153

Louis XIV inkstand in red jasper and gilt. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 153

Background imageFrench Collection: Cup in lapis lazuli surmounted by Neptune in silver garlands of ceramic and enamelled flowers

Cup in lapis lazuli surmounted by Neptune in silver garlands of ceramic and enamelled flowers. Sphinxs at base and exotic animals, from Louis XIV collection of jewels

Background imageFrench Collection: Isabella of France (c. 1295-1358) with troops at Hereford, 14th century

Isabella of France (c. 1295-1358) with troops at Hereford, 14th century
Isabella of France (c.1295-1358) with troops at Hereford, 14th century. 12844

Background imageFrench Collection: Manuscript of Poems of Charles, Duke of Orleans, c. 1500. Charles can be seen writing

Manuscript of Poems of Charles, Duke of Orleans, c. 1500. Charles can be seen writing
Manuscript of Poems of Charles, Duke of Orleans, c.1500. Charles can be seen writing inside the Tower of London. He was the last of the French courtly poets

Background imageFrench Collection: Chinon, France - the bridge over the River Vienne at Chinon, in the Loire Valley

Chinon, France - the bridge over the River Vienne at Chinon, in the Loire Valley, looking toward the medieval town. 25 February 1929

Background imageFrench Collection: M Jules Cambon, French diplomat. 24 November 1924

M Jules Cambon, French diplomat. 24 November 1924

Background imageFrench Collection: Aerial Derby at Hendon Louis Noel 1872 - late 1920s

Aerial Derby at Hendon Louis Noel 1872 - late 1920s

Background imageFrench Collection: M Henri Beraud, French journalist and novelist. 30 October 1924

M Henri Beraud, French journalist and novelist. 30 October 1924

Background imageFrench Collection: Maurice Herbette, French diplomat and Ambassador. 28 October 1924

Maurice Herbette, French diplomat and Ambassador. 28 October 1924

Background imageFrench Collection: Paris view. Rue de la Paix from the Place de L Opera. August 1929

Paris view. Rue de la Paix from the Place de L Opera. August 1929

Background imageFrench Collection: Cheese stall in market in Pas-de-Calais, northern France, selling inter al. Pont

Cheese stall in market in Pas-de-Calais, northern France, selling inter al. Pont l Eveque, Valenncay Fermier, Picodon Fermier, Epoisses Affin?e, Fromage Affin?e au Marc, Chimay Trappiste, Pav

Background imageFrench Collection: Freshly baked pains au chocolat outside French patisserie, JJ Lenoir, in Valbonne

Freshly baked pains au chocolat outside French patisserie, JJ Lenoir, in Valbonne, south of France. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageFrench Collection: President Lebrun distributes New Year gifts to children. To celebrate the New Year

President Lebrun distributes New Year gifts to children. To celebrate the New Year, President Lebrun of France and Madame Lebrun distributed toys to Paris school children at the Elysees Palace

Background imageFrench Collection: The Railway Bridge at Argenteuil, c. 1873-4 (oil on canvas) Artist Monet, Claude

The Railway Bridge at Argenteuil, c. 1873-4 (oil on canvas) Artist Monet, Claude
The Railway Bridge at Argenteuil, c.1873-4 (oil on canvas) Artist Monet, Claude (1840-1926) Location Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageFrench Collection: Edisons system of telephones for trains enroute

Edisons system of telephones for trains enroute. An employee receiving a message in the interior of a railway carriage. 1886

Background imageFrench Collection: Baptism of the Dauphin detail from a Gobelins tapestry after Charles Le Brun (1619-1690)

Baptism of the Dauphin detail from a Gobelins tapestry after Charles Le Brun (1619-1690). The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 65

Background imageFrench Collection: The Sun King, Coat of Arms, from a balcony in the Place Vendome, Paris. Ornately

The Sun King, Coat of Arms, from a balcony in the Place Vendome, Paris. Ornately decorated with an emblem of Louis XIV. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, back cover

Background imageFrench Collection: Bust of Louis XV (1710-1774), King of France from 1715, by Lambert Sigisbert Adam Le Vau

Bust of Louis XV (1710-1774), King of France from 1715, by Lambert Sigisbert Adam Le Vau, (1612-1670) French School. Madam de Pompadour by Nancy Mitford, page 44

Background imageFrench Collection: Book with Pompadours Arms, 18th century, French. 1787

Book with Pompadours Arms, 18th century, French. 1787

Background imageFrench Collection: Louis XIV stirrups. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 209

Louis XIV stirrups. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 209

Background imageFrench Collection: Boulle commode made for Louis XIV room at the Grand Trianon 1701. Rococo carving bowed legs

Boulle commode made for Louis XIV room at the Grand Trianon 1701. Rococo carving bowed legs, acanthus leaf decoration, french sphinxes at corners. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 176

Background imageFrench Collection: Battle of Hastings

Battle of Hastings

Background imageFrench Collection: I am ready A French recruiting poster

I am ready A French recruiting poster

Background imageFrench Collection: Suzanne Lenglen with a dozen tennis rackets off for a day in the country. Mademoiselle

Suzanne Lenglen with a dozen tennis rackets off for a day in the country. Mademoiselle Suzanne Lenglen, the former world tennis champion took with her a dozen tennis rackets when she left her London

Background imageFrench Collection: French olive bread with tomatoes and cheese in basket in gentle warmth of spring

French olive bread with tomatoes and cheese in basket in gentle warmth of spring sunshine credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageFrench Collection: New French Ambassador to Angora. M Albert Sarrand, who has been appointed to the

New French Ambassador to Angora. M Albert Sarrand, who has been appointed to the French Embassy in Angorra. 6 march 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: Nice struck by a hurricane. Seventy people were seriously injured by a hurricane

Nice struck by a hurricane. Seventy people were seriously injured by a hurricane, accompanied by torrential rain, which struck Nice in the south of France

Background imageFrench Collection: The building of the Siene Bridge, Paris. 16 September 1927

The building of the Siene Bridge, Paris. 16 September 1927

Background imageFrench Collection: A heroine in London. Mme Rachel Berendt. 31 January 1929

A heroine in London. Mme Rachel Berendt. 31 January 1929

Background imageFrench Collection: General Joffre. 16 August 1923 Marshal Joseph Jacques C?saire Joffre

General Joffre. 16 August 1923 Marshal Joseph Jacques C?saire Joffre

Background imageFrench Collection: M De Fleurian the French Ambassador 24 August 1925

M De Fleurian the French Ambassador 24 August 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: Bordeaux. The Pey - Berland Tower. 12 April 1928

Bordeaux. The Pey - Berland Tower. 12 April 1928

Background imageFrench Collection: Edouard Marie Herriot, French Radical politiican. 30 October 1924

Edouard Marie Herriot, French Radical politiican. 30 October 1924

Background imageFrench Collection: M Jean Durand, France new Minister of Agriculture. 22 April 1925

M Jean Durand, France new Minister of Agriculture. 22 April 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: M Alexandre Millerand, French socialist politician. 30 October 1924

M Alexandre Millerand, French socialist politician. 30 October 1924

Background imageFrench Collection: French and Belgian Premiers at Wembley. M Herriot and M Theunis, the French

French and Belgian Premiers at Wembley. M Herriot and M Theunis, the French and Belgian Premiers, with other members of the Inter Allied Conference, visiting the Empire exhibition. 19 July 1924

Background imageFrench Collection: Echo of Americas bygone war. Lafayettes great grandson, the Count de Chambrun

Echo of Americas bygone war. Lafayettes great grandson, the Count de Chambrun, who is the French Charge d Affaires, delivering an address at the celebrations in Union Square, New York

Background imageFrench Collection: Boulogne Sur Mer, showing the harbour. 1 December 1928

Boulogne Sur Mer, showing the harbour. 1 December 1928

Background imageFrench Collection: Mme Rostand, President of the Paris anti - shingle club. 4 April 1925

Mme Rostand, President of the Paris anti - shingle club. 4 April 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: Frances most famous engineer ill. Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, builder of the Eiffel Tower

Frances most famous engineer ill. Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, builder of the Eiffel Tower and of the framework for the colossal Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour, who is suffering from influenza

Background imageFrench Collection: M de Monzie, new French Minister of Finance, being interviewed by Jouranlists in Paris

M de Monzie, new French Minister of Finance, being interviewed by Jouranlists in Paris. 4 April 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: M Pierre Laval, Frances new Minister of Public Works. 22 April 1925

M Pierre Laval, Frances new Minister of Public Works. 22 April 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: Paris as seen from the air. Showing the Place de L etoile. 1 November 1928

Paris as seen from the air. Showing the Place de L etoile. 1 November 1928

Background imageFrench Collection: Paris seen from the air. Showing the district of Montmartre with the Church of

Paris seen from the air. Showing the district of Montmartre with the Church of the Sacre Coeur perched on the famous hill. 2 November 1928

Background imageFrench Collection: Paris as seen from the air. Showing Montmartre with the Church of the Sacre Coeur

Paris as seen from the air. Showing Montmartre with the Church of the Sacre Coeur perched on the famous hill. 2 November 1928

Background imageFrench Collection: Chinon, France - the new statue of Joan of Arc. 25 February 1929

Chinon, France - the new statue of Joan of Arc. 25 February 1929

Background imageFrench Collection: M Emile Borel, Frances new Minister of Marine. 22 April 1925

M Emile Borel, Frances new Minister of Marine. 22 April 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: M Klotz, former French Minister of Finance. 18 April 1925

M Klotz, former French Minister of Finance. 18 April 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: M Andre Hesse, Frances new Minister of the Colonies. 22 April 1925

M Andre Hesse, Frances new Minister of the Colonies. 22 April 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: French naval cadets visit to Portsmouth. French sailors on the warship Somme

French naval cadets visit to Portsmouth. French sailors on the warship Somme
French naval cadets visit to Portsmouth. French sailors on the warship " Somme ". 27 August 1923

Background imageFrench Collection: The Kings illness, a convalescence. Cape Martin, a view looking across the

The Kings illness, a convalescence. Cape Martin, a view looking across the Baie de L Ouest to Menton, which is seen in the distance

Background imageFrench Collection: Cyclone wrecks Toulon. A cyclone of unprecedented violence devastated Toulon

Cyclone wrecks Toulon. A cyclone of unprecedented violence devastated Toulon, the great French Mediterranean naval base. Huge trees were torn up by the roots

Background imageFrench Collection: M Charles Chaumet, Frances new Minister of Commerce. 22 April 1925

M Charles Chaumet, Frances new Minister of Commerce. 22 April 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: M Malvy, former French Minister of the Interior. 18 April 1925

M Malvy, former French Minister of the Interior. 18 April 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: The British Association meeting in Canada. After holding their annual convention

The British Association meeting in Canada. After holding their annual convention in Montreal the members of the British Association for the Advancement of Science visited places of interest in

Background imageFrench Collection: M Anteriou, Frances new Minister of Pensions. 22 April 1925

M Anteriou, Frances new Minister of Pensions. 22 April 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: Dr Henri Bergson, Frances most famous philosopher. 10 October 1923

Dr Henri Bergson, Frances most famous philosopher. 10 October 1923

Background imageFrench Collection: Frances striking war medal. The Pro Patria Sempar designed by M Alexandre

Frances striking war medal. The Pro Patria Sempar designed by M Alexandre
Frances striking war medal. The " Pro Patria Sempar " designed by M Alexandre Morlow which has just been chosen as the Commemorative Medal of the great war. 26 January 1921

Background imageFrench Collection: Exhibition of Silverware at Seaford House M De Fleurian the French Ambassador

Exhibition of Silverware at Seaford House M De Fleurian the French Ambassador 24 August 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: Reported engagement of famous French actress to aristocrat who is resident in London

Reported engagement of famous French actress to aristocrat who is resident in London. The engagement was announced in Cairo of Mlle Gabrielle Dorziat

Background imageFrench Collection: M Schrameck, Frances new Minister of the Interior. 22 April 1925

M Schrameck, Frances new Minister of the Interior. 22 April 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: Distinguished French literateur visiting London. M Thierry Sandre, the distinguished

Distinguished French literateur visiting London. M Thierry Sandre, the distinguished French literateur and winner of the Prix Goncourt, who is reported to be paying a visit to London. 14 January 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: The French Embassy, Albert Gate, s W L M Caillaux and M De Fleurian

The French Embassy, Albert Gate, s W L M Caillaux and M De Fleurian 24 August 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: M Marcel Prevost, the French author and playwright. 30 October 1924

M Marcel Prevost, the French author and playwright. 30 October 1924

Background imageFrench Collection: A Gladstone Wright case in Paris. Mme Aurore Sand, granddaughter of George Sand

A Gladstone Wright case in Paris. Mme Aurore Sand, granddaughter of George Sand
A " Gladstone Wright " case in Paris. Mme Aurore Sand, granddaughter of " George Sand " ( Baroness Dudevant ), is bringing an action for damages against a writer who

Background imageFrench Collection: M Clementel. 22 April 1925

M Clementel. 22 April 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: M Doumergue, the French President. 24 March 1927

M Doumergue, the French President. 24 March 1927

Background imageFrench Collection: Accusations by ex - minister who was banished. It is stated that Louis - Jean Malvy

Accusations by ex - minister who was banished. It is stated that Louis - Jean Malvy, the former French Minister who was banished on a treason charge during the war

Background imageFrench Collection: The French destroyer, Aisne. 1924

The French destroyer, Aisne. 1924

Background imageFrench Collection: Mr Henry Bernstein, the famous French dramatist. 15 August 1928

Mr Henry Bernstein, the famous French dramatist. 15 August 1928

Background imageFrench Collection: Mdlle Diddie Vlasto. The well known French lawn tennis player, who reached the

Mdlle Diddie Vlasto. The well known French lawn tennis player, who reached the semi finals of the ladies Singles, and played with Mlle Lenglen in the ladies doubles at Wimbledon, 1926. July 1926

Background imageFrench Collection: Emile Daeschner, French Ambassador to the United States of America. 1925

Emile Daeschner, French Ambassador to the United States of America. 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: Mrs W Washburn Nutting bidding good bye to Alain Gerbault on his world tour in a

Mrs W Washburn Nutting bidding good bye to Alain Gerbault on his world tour in a thirty five foot boat. 1924

Background imageFrench Collection: M Fleurian, The French Ambassador accompanied by MMe Fleurian, leaving the French

M Fleurian, The French Ambassador accompanied by MMe Fleurian, leaving the French Embassy for Windsor, where he was accorded an audience with the king 3 May 1933 9 July 1926

Background imageFrench Collection: A the French embassy taken for lectures Pour Tous The ambassador Comte De St Aulaire

A the French embassy taken for lectures Pour Tous The ambassador Comte De St Aulaire, with his secretaries 9 July 1926

Background imageFrench Collection: M Fleurian, The French Ambassador 20 December 1924

M Fleurian, The French Ambassador 20 December 1924

Background imageFrench Collection: The French Embassy, Albert Gate, s W L 7 March 1928

The French Embassy, Albert Gate, s W L 7 March 1928

Background imageFrench Collection: M Sacha Guitry 6 February 1925

M Sacha Guitry 6 February 1925

Background imageFrench Collection: The Hush Hush drama. Henri Bernstein. 13 February 1928 Henri-L?on-Gustave-Charles Bernstein

The Hush Hush drama. Henri Bernstein. 13 February 1928 Henri-L?on-Gustave-Charles Bernstein ( 20 June 1876 - 27 November 1953 )

Background imageFrench Collection: To be Frances new ambassador in England. M de Fleurian, at present French Minister in Peking

To be Frances new ambassador in England. M de Fleurian, at present French Minister in Peking, who is to be Frances new ambassador to England 6 November 1924



All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping