Bettor Collection

1850 - San Francisco Gambling scene (b/w photo)
7134022 1850 - San Francisco Gambling scene (b/w photo); (add.info.: 1850 - San Francisco Gambling scene.); GG Vintage Images; UIG

Votaries of "The Goddess of Chance, " St James's (coloured engraving)
8650431 Votaries of "The Goddess of Chance, " St James's (coloured engraving) by Grego, Joseph (1843-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of "The Goddess of Chance)

A long distance walk, 1809 (chromolitho)
8626964 A long distance walk, 1809 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Barclay completing a walk of 1000 miles in 1000 hours for 1000 guineas)

Men playing cards (chromolitho)
8677578 Men playing cards (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men playing cards)

Spielkasino / Casino (colour litho)
8666238 Spielkasino / Casino (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spielkasino)

A robber being visited by death
3478597 A robber being visited by death; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a robber being visited by death'. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Cockfighting in Flanders (litho)
8663693 Cockfighting in Flanders (litho) by Cogghe, Remy (1854-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cockfighting in Flanders)

The Baccarat Trial (engraving)
8631287 The Baccarat Trial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baccarat Trial. Illustration from Black and White)

The discovery of Kepplinger's trick (litho)
8673361 The discovery of Kepplinger's trick (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The discovery of Kepplinger's trick)

Advertising card for the Niagara Fire Insurance Company (litho)
8677474 Advertising card for the Niagara Fire Insurance Company (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising card for the Starbuck & Lindsay)

Wine, Beer, Ale and Tobacco, 1658 (litho)
8667563 Wine, Beer, Ale and Tobacco, 1658 (litho) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wine, Beer, Ale and Tobacco, 1658)

A gambler and his ruined family, 1887 (engraving)
ELD4834985 A gambler and his ruined family, 1887 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A gambler, after having ruined his family, claims money from his wife)

X: Two players who cheat themselves (Xycophantes or Sycophantes) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4221963 X: Two players who cheat themselves (Xycophantes or Sycophantes) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H)

London streets: The Great 100 Rat Match (engraving)
8673597 London streets: The Great 100 Rat Match (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great 100 Rat Match)

The Fleet Prison (litho)
8670460 The Fleet Prison (litho) by Stacey, W.S. (1846-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fleet Prison. Illustration for Heroes of Modern Crusades)

Women's cricket, 1811 (litho)
8664065 Women's cricket, 1811 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poster advertising a women's cricket match between Hampshire and Surrey, Clapham)

Play at Crockford's Club, 1843, Count d'Orsay calling a Main (coloured engraving)
8650426 Play at Crockford's Club, 1843, Count d'Orsay calling a Main (coloured engraving) by Grego, Joseph (1843-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Play at Crockford's Club, 1843)

Cockfight (mosaic)
6384190 Cockfight (mosaic); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Cockfight); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Cockfight between the personifications of Victory and Defeat (mosaic)
6384197 Cockfight between the personifications of Victory and Defeat (mosaic); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Betting on the tote, 1930 (b/w photo)
8626572 Betting on the tote, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Betting on the tote, 1930)

Illustration for Tom Brown's School-Days (litho)
8642891 Illustration for Tom Brown's School-Days (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great games of chariot-racing, cock-fighting)

Cock-fighting (litho)
8650840 Cock-fighting (litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cock-fighting. Illustration for The Comic History of Sport by Arthur Moreland (T Werner Laurie)

Fancy dress outfits: Monte Carlo (colour litho)
8636860 Fancy dress outfits: Monte Carlo (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monte Carlo)

A fool and his money are soon parted (colour litho)
8635659 A fool and his money are soon parted (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fool and his money are soon parted)

Anatol de Saint Hypothese, daring player of the stock market (colour litho)
8656433 Anatol de Saint Hypothese, daring player of the stock market (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anatol de Saint Hypothese)

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Cleopatra dissolves a pearl in a cup of wine, 1693-1695, (oil on canvas)
7130059 Cleopatra dissolves a pearl in a cup of wine, 1693-1695, (oil on canvas) by Maratta or Maratti, Carlo (1625-1713); Museo Nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Rome

Game of Backgammon, c. 1640 (oil on wood, transferred to canvas)
XOS5870824 Game of Backgammon, c.1640 (oil on wood, transferred to canvas) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 82x102 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: David Teniers (1610-1690))

The Game Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308484 The Game Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Roulette game at the Club Frive in Ostend, Belgium
7279680 Roulette game at the Club Frive in Ostend, Belgium by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roulette game at the Club Frive in Ostend, Belgium, Historic)

English gentlemen gamblers rioting in a gambling hell. 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233595 English gentlemen gamblers rioting in a gambling hell. 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info.: English gentlemen gamblers rioting in a gambling hell)

The Cockfight in the Harem (watercolour)
7186147 The Cockfight in the Harem (watercolour) by Schutz, Erich (1886-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cockfight in the Harem)

Two roosters fighting in a barn yard below an eagle. 1811 (etching)
7235827 Two roosters fighting in a barn yard below an eagle. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: Two roosters fighting in a barn yard while an eagle hovers above)

A Guardroom Scene in a Church, 1631-35 (oil on panel)
7262165 A Guardroom Scene in a Church, 1631-35 (oil on panel) by Codde, Pieter (1599-1678); 49x77.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist)

English gentleman losing a pile of banknotes out his carriage wi, 1900 (chromolithograph)
7233593 English gentleman losing a pile of banknotes out his carriage wi, 1900 (chromolithograph) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); (add.info)

The skeleton of Death and the gamester. 1827 (engraving)
7232996 The skeleton of Death and the gamester. 1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The skeleton of Death and the gamester)

G is for gambler (colour litho)
7149207 G is for gambler (colour litho) by Dalziel Brothers (1815-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: G is for gambler)

Le Revers du jeu des Suysses, believed to be the oldest political cartoon, 15th Century (chromolitho)
7173041 Le Revers du jeu des Suysses, believed to be the oldest political cartoon, 15th Century (chromolitho) by French School

A Filipino cock-fight (litho)
7171146 A Filipino cock-fight (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Filipino cock-fight)

English lottery tickets, 1821 (colour litho)
7153913 English lottery tickets, 1821 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English lottery tickets)

Cockfighter, foaled 1796 (b / w photo)
7163370 Cockfighter, foaled 1796 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cockfighter, foaled 1796)

A big win at the casino (litho)
7147573 A big win at the casino (litho) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: A big win at the casino)

Combat de coqs (engraving)
7179228 Combat de coqs (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Combat de coqs. Illustration for Dictionnaire Populaire Illustre by Decembre-Alonnier (c 1880)

Cock-Fighting (engraving)
7186844 Cock-Fighting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cock-Fighting. Illustration for The Boys Modern Playmate (Frederick Warne)

French playing cards, 15th Century (chromolitho)
7173040 French playing cards, 15th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French playing cards of the time of King Charles VII, 15th Century)

Courses de Longchamps (engraving)
7179370 Courses de Longchamps (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Courses de Longchamps)

Notifications of drawing a blank in the English state lottery, late 18th Century (engraving)
7153914 Notifications of drawing a blank in the English state lottery, late 18th Century (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Bettor: A Glimpse into the World of Gamblers and Games" Step back in time as we explore the captivating world of bettors through a series of intriguing artworks. Cleopatra, known for her allure and cunning, dissolves a pearl in a cup of wine, symbolizing both luxury and risk-taking. In this mesmerizing oil on canvas piece from 1693-1695, we witness the convergence of beauty and chance. Moving forward to c. 1640, an intense game of Backgammon unfolds before our eyes. Painted with meticulous detail on wood transferred to canvas, this artwork immerses us in the strategic battles waged by players seeking fortune or defeat. The Game Fool transports us to 1660-86 with its brush strokes delicately capturing the essence of Indian ink on paper. Here we glimpse a moment frozen in time - a gambler engrossed in his pursuit while fate hangs precariously over his head. Our journey takes us to Ostend, Belgium where roulette spins its wheel at Club Frive. The vibrant colors and animated atmosphere depicted here invite us to experience the thrill that gamblers have sought for centuries. In contrast, an image from 1900 reveals English gentlemen rioting within a gambling hell - their passion for games erupting into chaos amidst opulent surroundings captured through chromolithography. This scene reminds us that even refined individuals can succumb to their desires when faced with irresistible temptations. Venturing further into hidden realms, "The Cockfight in the Harem" showcases watercolor mastery as it portrays two roosters locked in combat beneath an eagle's watchful eye. This etching from 1811 hints at clandestine wagers made behind closed doors where fortunes hang upon every feathered clash. A Guardroom Scene in a Church transports us back to 1631-35 through oil on panel technique; it presents an unexpected juxtaposition of sacred and profane.