Detective Collection

Sherlock Holmes / Reverie
the great detective surrounded by memories of his greatest triumphs

Christie Poirot Cover
Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, featured on the cover of the Strand magazine containing Christies story The Crime in Cabin 66

JEREMY BRETT (1935-1995). English actor. As Sherlock Holmes in The Hound of the Baskervilles, 1988

John Nettles, actor, pictured on the set of Bergerac. He is sitting on the car his character drives, a Burgundy 1947 Triumph Roadster. John Nettles plays the part of detective Jim Bergerac

Cid Officers as Dockers
C.I.D officers cunningly disguised as dockers during investigations into drug smugglers at Limehouse Docks, London. One man (r) has a hook for a hand!

DOYLE: SHERLOCK HOLMES, 1893. Holmes opened it and smelled the single cigar which it contained. Sherlock Holmes. Illustration by Sidney Paget for Arthur Conan Doyles The Adventure of the Resident

Hercule Poirot
HERCULE POIROT the Belgian detective, hero of many of Christies books

SHERLOCK HOLMES. Basil Rathbone (1892-1967). English actor. In the role of Sherlock Holmes

SHERLOCK HOLMES Sherlock with Dr. John Watson in a corner of a first-class carriage from Paddington Station. Drawing by Sidney Paget for Arthur Conan Doyles The Adventure of Silver Blaze, 1892

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson. Illustration by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur Conan
DOYLE: SHERLOCK HOLMES. Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson. Illustration by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur Conan Doyles story, The Adventure of Silver Blaze, 1892

The Adventure of Silver Blaze, Holmes questioning a suspect. Artist: Sidney E Paget
The Adventure of Silver Blaze, Holmes questioning a suspect. Encounter between Silas Brown, the trainer who was hiding the lost racehorse Silver Blaze, and Holmes

SHERLOCK HOLMES. Dr. John Watson observing Sherlock Holmes working hard over a chemical investigation. Drawing by Sidney Paget for Arthur Conan Doyles The Adventure of the Naval Treaty, 1893

SHERLOCK HOLMES. Sherlock Holmes. Drawing by Sidney Paget for Arthur Conan Doyle s
SHERLOCK HOLMES. Sherlock Holmes. Drawing by Sidney Paget for Arthur Conan Doyles The Adventure of the Resident Patient, 1893

Scene from Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo: Javert, the detective (engraving)
5996966 Scene from Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo: Javert, the detective (engraving) by Brion, Gustave (1824-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Les Miserables)

DOYLE: SHERLOCK HOLMES. Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty locked in mortal combat at the Reichenbach Falls. Wood engraving after a drawing by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur

Holmes Lashed Furiously, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Holmes Lashed Furiously, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

Illustration by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur Conan Doyles story
DOYLE: SHERLOCK HOLMES. Illustration by Sidney Paget from the Strand magazine for Sir Arthur Conan Doyles story, The Adventure of the Naval Treaty, 1893

Author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes. 15th December 1921. R33359

Hercule Poirot, 1923
Portrait of the fictional Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, published in The Sketch in 1923. At that time Agatha Christie was regularly published in The Sketch and this painting of her character

Arrested by an undercover police officer
An undercover female police officer springs her Honey Trap on an unsuspecting criminal, who goes from a jolly evening with a fetching lady to staring down the barrel of a revolver!

San Francisco detectives Inspector James Bohm (left) and Lester Gance seen here putting their loaded Smith and Wesson 38 revolvers into their trouser holsters before going out on patrol

The cast of CATS Eyes. TV Detective series. C. A. T. S
The cast of CATS Eyes. TV Detective series. C.A.T.S. Eyes was a British television series made by TVS for ITV between 1985 and 1987

DOYLE: SHERLOCK HOLMES. Sherlock Holmes (left) concludes an interview with the Napoleon of crime, Professor Moriarty. Wood engraving after a drawing by Sidney Paget for Sir Arthur Conan Doyles The

FBI AGENT, 1945. D. A. Bryce, head of the Oklahoma City Federal Bureau of Investigation office
FBI AGENT, 1945. D.A. Bryce, head of the Oklahoma City Federal Bureau of Investigation office, demonstrates how he draws a pistol in two fifths of a second. Photographed 1945

Poe / Purloined Letter
THE PURLOINED LETTER " Dupin stepped to the card rack & took the letter."

I Will Wish You All A Very Good Night, 1892. Artist: Sidney E Paget
I Will Wish You All A Very Good Night, 1892. Illustration from The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor by Arthur Conan Doyle. From The Strand Magazine: An Illustrated Monthly - Vol. III

The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual, Sherlock Holmes going through the mememtoes of old cases. Artist: Sidney E Paget
The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual: Dr Watson watching Sherlock Holmes going through the mememtoes of his old cases. Illustration by Sidney E

Nothing could be Better said Holmes, 1893. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Nothing could be Better said Holmes, 1893. Illustration from The Stockbrokers Clerk by Arthur Conan Doyle, published in Strand Magazine March 1893

Monty the golden retriever dog wearing a hat and sunglasses while smoking a pipe, winner of a best-dressed canine extravaganza at Epsom March 1980

The death of Sherlock Holmes, 1893. Artist: Sidney E Paget
The death of Sherlock Holmes, 1893. Scene from The Adventure of the Final Problem, illustrated by Sidney E Paget, the first artist to draw Sherlock Holmes

1940s tailored suit fashion design illustration

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Ewa Całkosińska-Kajzer

Ex Superintendent George Smith, Special Branch background pictures for Sunday Pictorial Spy Catcher Series taken in Wiltshire and Dorset 3rd April 1963

Dog wearing dark glasses and a trilby hat smoking a pipe

Beatrice Lillie in the comedy film Are You There? - appearing as an acrobat in Bagdad Daddies: the lady detective in a wonderful disguise. Date: 1931

A desperate character. A woman detective pupil at the Baker Street school for lady sleuths, run by Mr Kersey, in disguise as a man puts the finishing touches to her character in order to further a

Indubitably, my dear Watson. Sherlock Holmes explains everything as they leave New Scotland Yard
" Indubitably, my dear Watson". Sherlock Holmes explains everything as they leave New Scotland Yard. To Dr Watson the case was a crossword puzzle he could never hope to solve. October 1953

Detective
The cat detective with a smoking pipe and a magnifying glass is walking down the street.. Iryna Kuznetsova (Iridi)

Just pretend I'm Sherlock Holmes
Christophe Debon

Menace
Shreya Prasad

Cartoons, Conscientious Charles, A Story of the Census - trying to complete the census form accurately, he tries to discover his mother-in-law's true age Date: 1891

New York police identifying criminals using different methods, known as the Bertillon System. Face and head measurement were taken to ensure identity

Fritz Lang's M
Images from Fritz Lang's 1931 film M, including Peter Lorre (1904-1964) as Hans Beckert in his first major film role. Date: circa 1931

Alec Guinness (1914 - 2000) portraying G. K. Chesterton's sleuth Father Brown in the 1954 film of the same name. In the United States the film was marketed under the title "The

Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
864535 Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); (add.info.: The Adventure of Silver Blaze'. Dr Watson, left)

Adventure of Musgrave Ritual
864540 Adventure of Musgrave Ritual by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); (add.info.: The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual'. Dr Watson watching Sherlock Holmes going through mementoes of his old cases)

Illustration for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
864889 Illustration for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); (add.info.: The Adventure of the Final Problem')

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigating
2604020 Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigating by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); (add.info.: "The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual")

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"Unraveling Mysteries: The Enigmatic World of Detectives" Step into the captivating realm of detectives, where brilliant minds like Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot reign supreme. From the pages of classic literature to the silver screen, these iconic characters have left an indelible mark on our imaginations. Sherlock Holmes, portrayed by Basil Rathbone and Jeremy Brett, embodies the quintessential detective with his razor-sharp intellect and uncanny ability to solve even the most perplexing cases. Whether he's donning his signature deerstalker hat or deducing clues from a reverie-like state, Holmes captivates us with his unparalleled brilliance. Intriguing cover illustrations featuring Christie Poirot add another layer to this mysterious world. With his meticulous attention to detail and distinctive mustache, Hercule Poirot brings a touch of elegance to crime-solving. His presence is as unmistakable as the famous book covers that bear his name. Accompanied by Dr. John Watson in their first-class carriage or observed intently by Watson himself, Sherlock Holmes showcases not only keen observation skills but also a deep bond between two friends embarking on thrilling adventures together. Even beyond fiction, real-life detectives leave their mark. Cid Officers disguised as dockers remind us that solving crimes requires dedication and sometimes going undercover for justice's sake. The artistry of Sidney Paget comes alive through illustrations capturing pivotal moments in detective stories such as "The Adventure of Silver Blaze. " These images transport us back in time when mysteries unfolded before our eyes alongside Holmes' relentless questioning techniques. Arthur Conan Doyle's words come alive when we imagine Holmes opening a box containing a single cigar or witness Dr. John Watson observing him tirelessly working on intricate puzzles, and is within these small details that we find ourselves immersed in their world – one filled with suspenseful twists and turns at every corner.