Lace Cravat Collection

Mr Alderman and Sheriff Nottage from The Illustrated London News, 10th November 1877
XJF957017 Mr Alderman and Sheriff Nottage from The Illustrated London News, 10th November 1877 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Napoleon I (1769-1821) King of Italy, c. 1805-10 (oil on canvas)
XIR189489 Napoleon I (1769-1821) King of Italy, c.1805-10 (oil on canvas) by Appiani, Andrea the Elder (1754-1817); 97x72 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of Louis XIV (1638-1715) (oil on canvas)
XIR243722 Portrait of Louis XIV (1638-1715) (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Musee Municipal, Dole, France

Statue of Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban (1633-1707) 1785 (marble)
XIR253995 Statue of Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban (1633-1707) 1785 (marble) by Bridan, Charles Antoine (1730-1805); ChAteau de Versailles

Sir Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford (1676-1745), first Lord of the Treasury
WAK69125 Sir Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford (1676-1745), first Lord of the Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer by Dahl, Michael (1656-1743); The Hepworth Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Portrait of Henry Vansittart, Governor of Bengal, c. 1751-54 (oil on canvas)
FIT282932 Portrait of Henry Vansittart, Governor of Bengal, c.1751-54 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 73.7x60.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Portrait of Dr. John Ash (1723-98) 1788 (oil on canvas)
BIR189243 Portrait of Dr. John Ash (1723-98) 1788 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 241.3x147.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord (1754-1838
CHT177248 Portrait of Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord (1754-1838) early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Charles Gravier (1719-87) Count of Vergennes (oil on canvas)
CHT257923 Charles Gravier (1719-87) Count of Vergennes (oil on canvas) by Callet, Antoine Francois (1741-1823); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Sir Charles Sedley (1639-1701) 1687 (oil on canvas)
LST204011 Portrait of Sir Charles Sedley (1639-1701) 1687 (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); 124.4x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Bust of Johan Georg Wille (1715-1808) (stone)
XAV231770 Bust of Johan Georg Wille (1715-1808) (stone) by Saly, Jacques-Francois-Joseph (1717-76); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes, France; (add.info.: German engraver)

George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax, c. 1662-69 (oil on canvas)
CTS336375 George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax, c.1662-69 (oil on canvas) by Lefebvre, Claude (1632-75); 131.6x99.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Bernard Germain Etienne de Laville (1756-1825) Count of Lacepede (oil on canvas)
XIR175192 Bernard Germain Etienne de Laville (1756-1825) Count of Lacepede (oil on canvas) by Martinet, Pierre (b.1781); 244x170 cm; Mairie, Epinay-sur-Seine

Count Ferdinand Bonaventura Harrach (1636-1706), Chief Steward to King Leopold I of Hungary
XAM68609 Count Ferdinand Bonaventura Harrach (1636-1706), Chief Steward to King Leopold I of Hungary (1640-1705), 1698 by Rigaud

Louis XIV (1638-1715) (oil on canvas)
XIR39274 Louis XIV (1638-1715) (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Musee Crozatier, Le Puy-en-Velay, France; French, out of copyright

Sir William Jones from Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833 (engraving)
XJF392656 Sir William Jones from Gallery of Portraits, published in 1833 (engraving) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pierre Mignard (1610-95) (oil on canvas)
XIR246438 Pierre Mignard (1610-95) (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe (1659-1743) (attr. to); Musee des Beaux-Arts et d Archeologie, Troyes, France; French, out of copyright

Charles Alexandre de Calonne (1734-1802) General Controller of the Finances of Louis XVI
XIR238744 Charles Alexandre de Calonne (1734-1802) General Controller of the Finances of Louis XVI (1754-93) engraved by de Brea (engraving) by Vigee-Lebrun

Nicolas Restif de la Bretonne (1734-1806) (oil on canvas)
XIR230116 Nicolas Restif de la Bretonne (1734-1806) (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Louis XIV (1638-1715) (oil on canvas)
XIR226068 Portrait of Louis XIV (1638-1715) (oil on canvas) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90) (after); 68x57 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Francois-Nicolas Mollien (1758-1850) 1806 (oil on canvas)
XIR221496 Portrait of Francois-Nicolas Mollien (1758-1850) 1806 (oil on canvas) by Lefevre, Robert (1755-1830); 214x137 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Philippe de Courcillon (1638-1720) Marquis de Dangeau, 1702 (oil on canvas)
XIR216658 Portrait of Philippe de Courcillon (1638-1720) Marquis de Dangeau, 1702 (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe Francois (1659-1743); 162x130 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Charles Gravier (1719-87) Count of Vergennes (oil on canvas)
XIR215993 Charles Gravier (1719-87) Count of Vergennes (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); 79x61 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Louis XVI (1754-93) wearing a phrygian bonnet presented to him by the nation, 20th June 1792
XIR184750 Louis XVI (1754-93) wearing a phrygian bonnet presented to him by the nation, 20th June 1792 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Tric-trac Players with a Lady and Her Dog (oil on canvas)
BAL199451 Tric-trac Players with a Lady and Her Dog (oil on canvas) by Ochtervelt, Jacob (c.1635-1682); 68x55 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright

Louis XIV (1638-1715) (oil on canvas)
XIR198465 Louis XIV (1638-1715) (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe Francois (1659-1743); Museu do Caramulo, Portugal; French, out of copyright

Portrait of a Man (oil on canvas)
XIR193594 Portrait of a Man (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); 74x60 cm; Musee Crozatier, Le Puy-en-Velay, France; French, out of copyright

Robert Walpole (1676-1745) 1st Earl of Orford (engraving)
KW188550 Robert Walpole (1676-1745) 1st Earl of Orford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Jean-Baptiste Colbert (1651-90) Marquis de Seignelay, 1676 (oil on canvas)
XIR187859 Jean-Baptiste Colbert (1651-90) Marquis de Seignelay, 1676 (oil on canvas) by Nattier, Marc (c.1642-1705); 113x108 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Portrait of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), 1764 (pastel on paper)
XIR187834 Portrait of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), 1764 (pastel on paper) by Perronneau, Jean-Baptiste (1715-83); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier, Paris

Portrait of a Gentleman, 1767 (oil on canvas)
XIR187807 Portrait of a Gentleman, 1767 (oil on canvas) by Blanchet, Louis Gabriel (1705-72); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes, France; French, out of copyright

Charles Alexandre de Calonne (1734-1802) (oil on canvas)
XIR180112 Charles Alexandre de Calonne (1734-1802) (oil on canvas) by Heinsius, Johann Ernst (1740-1812); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai

Charles Gravier (1719-87) Count of Vergennes, 1771-74 (pastel on paper)
XIR180111 Charles Gravier (1719-87) Count of Vergennes, 1771-74 (pastel on paper) by Lundberg, Gustav (1695-1786); 69x51 cm; Chateau Blerancourt, Picardie

Jacques Necker (1732-1804) c. 1781 (oil on canvas)
XIR208699 Jacques Necker (1732-1804) c.1781 (oil on canvas) by Duplessis, Joseph Siffred (1725-1802); 32x27 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Pierre de Suffren-Saint-Tropez (1729-88) Vice Admiral of France, 1835 (oil on canvas)
XIR192878 Pierre de Suffren-Saint-Tropez (1729-88) Vice Admiral of France, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Latil, Francois Vincent Mathieu (1796-1890); 74x52 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French

Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber (1644-1704) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR186275 Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber (1644-1704) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Seel, Paulus (1642-95); Private Collection; Austrian, out of copyright

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"Lace Cravat: A Timeless Fashion Statement" In the world of fashion, some trends come and go, but there are certain timeless pieces that have stood the test of time. One such example is the elegant lace cravat, a symbol of sophistication and refinement. Dating back to the 17th century, this exquisite accessory has adorned the necks of distinguished gentlemen throughout history. From Mr Alderman and Sheriff Nottage captured in The Illustrated London News in 1877 to portraits of influential figures like Napoleon I and Louis XIV, it is evident that the lace cravat was favored by those who exuded power and style. The delicate intricacy of lace adds an air of elegance to any ensemble. Whether worn with a formal suit or paired with more casual attire, this versatile accessory effortlessly elevates one's look. Its ethereal beauty can be seen in statues like Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban's marble masterpiece from 1785. Notable individuals such as Sir Robert Walpole and Henry Vansittart proudly wore their lace cravats as they held positions of authority. Their portraits depict them with confidence and grace, showcasing how this small yet significant detail completed their regal appearance. Even royalty embraced the allure of a lace cravat; King Charles II himself donned one after being immortalized by Sir Peter Lely's brushstrokes. It became a symbol not only for nobility but also for intellectuals like Dr. John Ash and diplomats such as Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord and Charles Gravier Count Vergennes. As we admire these historical figures' impeccable taste, let us remember that fashion transcends time periods. The charm embodied by a lace cravat continues to captivate modern-day connoisseurs who appreciate its timeless appeal. So next time you want to add an extra touch of sophistication to your outfit, consider embracing tradition with a lace cravat.