Comtesse Collection

Lord and Lady Derwent by Madame Yevonde
Portrait of Lord and Lady Derwent by Madame Yevonde. Lady Derwent was the Comtesse Sabine Czaykowska, daughter of General Iliesco, former Chief of Staff of the Romanian Army

Costumed group at Baroness D Erlangers costume ball, Venice
A group on the theme of Neptunes Embassy at Baroness D Erlangers celebrated costume ball at the Fenice Theatre, Venice in 1926

France Grignan
Le chateau de Grignan, in the Drome departement : madame de Sevignes daughter, to whom she wrote those wonderful letters, was comtesse de Grignan. Date: circa 1840

Jeanne Du Barry
JEANNE, comtesse DU BARRY mistress of Louis XV. (from a picture by Drouais)

Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, 1814 (oil on canvas)
NUL385956 Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, 1814 (oil on canvas) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 92x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Maria Annunziata Carolina Murat)

Comtesse A de Chabrillan at Persian ball, 1912
Comtesse A de Chabrillan, in an exotic costume, at the Thousand and One Nights Persian ball in Paris, May 1912. Date: May 1912

BORZOI / HEAD / 1910
A Borzoi bred by Madame la Comtesse Greffuhle. Date: 1910

Du Barry - Miniature
JEANNE BECU, COMTESSE DU BARRY Paris shopgirl who became mistress to Louis XV but was guillotined during the Revolution

La Comtesse de Longeais, character in the novel of the same name by Honore de Balzac
2915305 La Comtesse de Longeais, character in the novel of the same name by Honore de Balzac, after the portrait by Nicolas Largilliere

Jeanne Becu, comtesse du Barry aka Madame du Barry, 1743 - 1793. Last Maitresse-en-titre of Louis XV of France
1000935 Jeanne Becu, comtesse du Barry aka Madame du Barry, 1743 - 1793. Last Maitresse-en-titre of Louis XV of France and victim of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution

Marguerite de Chalons, comtesse de Tonnerre d. 1463
Marguerite de Chalons, comtesse de Tonnerre, wife of Olivier de Husson, chamberlain to King Charles VII of France, d. 1463. She wears a hennin and a tunic dress with mahoitre sleeves

Milon as the Duke in La Comtesse d Altemberg, 1844
Louis Jacques Jesse Milon as the Duke in La Comtesse d Altemberg by Alphonse Royer and Gustave Vaez, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1844

Jeanne Becu, Madame du Barry, mistress of King Louis XV 1744-1793. Cornart de Vaubernier, Comtesse du Barry. Handcoloured lithograph after a painting in Versailles from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Cecile Sorel, French actress
Cecile Sorel (1873-1966) was a French comic actress, noted for her extravagant costumes, and here being feted as the best dressed woman in Europe. Date: circa 1910

Pauline de Tourzel, Comtesse de Bearn, French noblewoman, courtier and memoirist at the time of the French Revolution. Date: 18th century

The New Play at the Haymarket Theatre, 23 August (litho)
1600946 The New Play at the Haymarket Theatre, 23 August (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Play at the Haymarket Theatre, 23 August)

Bas-relief du cippe funeraire de la comtesse d Haro, fille du marquis de Santa-Cruz (engraving)
3645150 Bas-relief du cippe funeraire de la comtesse d Haro, fille du marquis de Santa-Cruz (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bust of the Countess du Barry (1743-93) 1773 (marble)
XIR166509 Bust of the Countess du Barry (1743-93) 1773 (marble) by Pajou, Augustin (1730-1809); height: 70 cm; Louvre, Paris

Anna de Noailles (1876-1933), 1914 (oil on canvas)
XIR189519 Anna de Noailles (1876-1933), 1914 (oil on canvas) by Dufau, Clementine-Helene (1869-1937); Musee Municipal, Cambrai, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Madame de Lafayette (1634-93) engraved by Geille (coloured engraving)
CHT173798 Portrait of Madame de Lafayette (1634-93) engraved by Geille (coloured engraving) by Bouterwek, Friedrich (1806-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henriette Lucy Dillon (1770-1853) Marquise de la Tour du Pin Gouvernet, c
NUL230108 Henriette Lucy Dillon (1770-1853) Marquise de la Tour du Pin Gouvernet, c.1802 (w/c on ivory) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Empress Eugenie of France (1826-1920) (oil on canvas)
CHT331704 Portrait of Empress Eugenie of France (1826-1920) (oil on canvas) by Couture, Thomas (1815-79); Musee de Compiegne

Begonia rex cultivar, Comtesse Louise Erdody. Cross between Begonia Alexander von Humboldt and Begonia argenteo-cupreata, produced by Fr. Nemeczek of Neumarhof

New hybrid Sonerila foliage plants: Comtesse de Flandre, Madame Alfred Mame, Madame Charles Heine, Madame Legrelle, Madame Secretau and Princesse Mathilde. Chromolithograph by P

Francoise-Marguerite de Sevigne, Comtesse de Grignan, 1648-1705. She wears her hair in ringlets adorned with pearls, a green silk mantua dress with train decorated with gold bows, lace sleeves

Azalea hybrid, Comtesse Eugenie de Kerchove
Azalea indica hybrid, Comtesse Eugenie de Kerchove, Satsuki azalea, Rhododendron indicum. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens

Le Dehorne
La Dehorne. Tree with red berries. Named for de Horne, physician to the Comtesse d Artois. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles

Stephanie Felicite du Crest de St. Aubin, Comtesse de Genlis, French writer, harpist and educator 1746-1830. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques

Marie-Francoise Potier, Comtesse de Bethune b. 1697. Married Louis Marie Victor, Count of Bethune, in 1715. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolios from Le

Marie-Victoire-Sophie de Noailles, Comtesse de Toulouse, wife of Louis Alexandre de Bourbon, 1688-1766. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio X 69 from Le

Charlotte Stanley, Countess of Derby, 1599-1664. Charlotte de la Tremouille. Handcoloured lithograph by Breton after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres portfolios from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Charlotte Saumaise de Chasan, Coutess of Bregy, lady of honour to Anne of Austria, 1619-1693. Handcoloured lithograph by Breton after an original portrait from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs

Henriette de Coligny, Comtesse de la Suze, French writer 1618-1673. Handcoloured lithograph after a contemporary print from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Antoinette de Pons, Marquise de Guercheville, comtesse de La Roche-Guyon, lady of honour to Marie de Medici, 1560-1632. Handcoloured lithograph directed by Breton

Francoise de Foix, mistress to King Francis
Francoise de Foix, Comtesse de Chateaubriant, mistress to King Francis I of France, 1495-1537. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a figure in Roger de Gaignieres portfolios from Le

Suzanne de Bourbon
Susanne, Countess of Forez, Suzanne de Bourbon, 1491-1521. Only daughter of Pierre II de Beaujeu and Anne of France. Handcoloured lithograph after a stained-glass window in the Abbaye de Savigny

Madeleine de France, comtesse de Foix, daughter of King Charles VII of France, 1443-1495. She wears a pink robe with long angel-wing sleeves (manche a l ange)

Jeanne II de Chalons, comtesse de Tonnerre, vicomtesse de Ligny, d. 1440. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a miniature in a pair of Hours in Roger de Gaignieres portfolio VII 75

Bonne of Berry, countess of Savoy, 1362-1435
Bonne of Berry, countess of Savoy, Bonne de Berry, comtesse de Savoie, daughter of Jean de France, d. 1434. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a painting in Roger de Gaignieres

Bonne of Bourbon, Countess of Savoy 1341-1402
Bonne of Bourbon, Countess of Savoy, Bonne de Bourbon, comtesse de Savoie, daughter of Pierre, 1341-1402. She wears a hennin with a very long drapery

Habit of a Countess of Holland and Zealand in 1200 (engraving)
3640551 Habit of a Countess of Holland and Zealand in 1200 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of a Countess of Holland and Zealand in 1200)

The Comtesse de Pourtales and her pet lemur out for a walk at Cannes, France. Date: 1923

Comtesse Diane de Polignac, in decollete white dress, flowers
3576425 Comtesse Diane de Polignac, in decolletewhite dress, flowers and peppermint green ribbon in her upswept powdered hair

Portrait of the Louise Marie Josephine, Comtesse de Provence
990179 Portrait of the Louise Marie Josephine, Comtesse de Provence, later Queen of France (1733-1810), half-length, wering a white dress with a blue sash and ribbons

Portrait of Countess Karoly, 1865 (oil on canvas)
987369 Portrait of Countess Karoly, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 81.6x65.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Countess Karoly; Portrait de la Comtesse Karoly)

La Belle Hamilton (engraving)
961482 La Belle Hamilton (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Belle Hamilton, afterwards Countess de Grammont)

Another Habit of a Countess of Holland and Zealand in 1480 (engraving)
3640554 Another Habit of a Countess of Holland and Zealand in 1480 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Comtesse: A Glimpse into the Lives of Noble Women throughout History" Step into the world of aristocracy as we explore the captivating lives of comtesses, or countesses. From Lord and Lady Derwent captured in a mesmerizing portrait by Madame Yevonde to the enchanting beauty of France Grignan, these women exude grace and elegance. Transport yourself to Baroness D Erlanger's extravagant costume ball in Venice, where a group of comtesses donned exquisite attire that left onlookers breathless. Among them was Comtesse A de Chabrillan, who radiated charm at the Persian ball in 1912. Delve further back in time and witness Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, immortalized on canvas in 1814. Her regal presence is undeniable as she gazes upon her kingdom with authority and poise. The majestic Borzoi dog takes center stage in one photograph from 1910, its noble head held high. This loyal companion symbolizes the companionship often found within noble households. Jeanne Du Barry captivated hearts with her allure during her time as Louis XV's mistress. A delicate miniature painting captures her beauty for eternity. French actress Cecile Sorel graced both stage and screen with her talent and charisma. Her performances enthralled audiences across Europe, leaving an indelible mark on French culture. Pauline de Tourzel embodied loyalty as Comtesse de Bearn during Marie Antoinette's tumultuous reign. Her unwavering support for the queen showcased true friendship amidst adversity. Travel back even further to Marguerite de Chalons, comtesse de Tonnerre d. , whose legacy spanned centuries until her passing in 1463. Her influence resonates through history books that recount tales of courage and resilience. Lastly, Alice de Janze finds herself entangled in a scandalous court case after shooting Raymond de Trafford.