Pre Revolutionary Collection

Faberge: hardstone figure of a Russian peasant
CH15857 Faberge: hardstone figure of a Russian peasant by Faberge, Carl (1846-1920); Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

La Severite Romaine (engraving)
5864432 La Severite Romaine (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

La Compassion (engraving)
5864428 La Compassion (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: From La Vie de Mon Pere (The Life of My Father)

Artist drawing the wooden bridge in the park at Mereville, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
3930931 Artist drawing the wooden bridge in the park at Mereville, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 65x81 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

The Fencing Lesson
LLM459822 The Fencing Lesson by Moran, Edward Percy (1862-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fencing Lesson. Illustration for Children of Colonial Days (Frederick A Stokes)

The Harpsichord Lesson
LLM459816 The Harpsichord Lesson by Moran, Edward Percy (1862-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harpsichord Lesson)

The Public Letter-Writer; after Boissieu (engraving)
725433 The Public Letter-Writer; after Boissieu (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Public Letter-Writer; after Boissieu)

Shop of a Barber and Wig-Maker; after Cochin (engraving)
725427 Shop of a Barber and Wig-Maker; after Cochin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shop of a Barber and Wig-Maker; after Cochin)

The Singing Lesson, after Chodowieski (communicated by M. Eug. Sauzay) (engraving)
725421 The Singing Lesson, after Chodowieski (communicated by M. Eug. Sauzay) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Singing Lesson)

The Dancing Lesson, after Cazot (engraving)
725420 The Dancing Lesson, after Cazot (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dancing Lesson, after Cazot)

A Fencing-School (Illustrated Poster), communicated by M. Bonnardot (engraving)
725419 A Fencing-School (Illustrated Poster), communicated by M. Bonnardot (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fencing-School (Illustrated Poster)

The Galeries du Palais, Paris, after Gravelot (engraving)
725415 The Galeries du Palais, Paris, after Gravelot (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Galeries du Palais, Paris, after Gravelot)

Portrait of Rollin, after Balechou (engraving)
725413 Portrait of Rollin, after Balechou (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Rollin, after Balechou)

Pictorial Signboard of an Instrument Maker, after Eisen (engraving)
725411 Pictorial Signboard of an Instrument Maker, after Eisen (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictorial Signboard of an Instrument Maker, after Eisen)

Portrait of Turgot, after Michel Vanloo (engraving)
725408 Portrait of Turgot, after Michel Vanloo (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Turgot, after Michel Vanloo)

The Contractor, after a Caricature by Dumesnil the Younger (engraving)
725399 The Contractor, after a Caricature by Dumesnil the Younger (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Contractor)

A Dressmakers Shop (communicated by M. Bonnardot) (engraving)
725397 A Dressmakers Shop (communicated by M. Bonnardot) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dressmakers Shop (communicated by M. Bonnardot)

A Strolling Vinegar-Merchant (engraving)
725389 A Strolling Vinegar-Merchant (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Strolling Vinegar-Merchant)

"Fresh Salad!"(engraving)
725375 " Fresh Salad!" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Fresh Salad)

"Cottrets!"(engraving)
725373 " Cottrets!" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Cottrets)

Bill-Sticker (engraving)
725372 Bill-Sticker (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bill-Sticker. Illustration for The XVIIIth Century by Paul Lacroix (Bickers and Son)

A Wood-Cutter (engraving)
725358 A Wood-Cutter (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Wood-Cutter. Illustration for The XVIIIth Century by Paul Lacroix (Bickers and Son)

"Carpe vive!"(engraving)
725355 " Carpe vive!" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Carpe vive)

"Stoneware for Sale"(engraving)
725351 " Stoneware for Sale" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Stoneware for Sale")

Fruit-Seller (engraving)
725348 Fruit-Seller (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fruit-Seller. Illustration for The XVIIIth Century by Paul Lacroix (Bickers and Son)

The Hotel de Villars (chromolitho)
725341 The Hotel de Villars (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hotel de Villars)

The "Jeu du Roi"(chromolitho)
725340 The " Jeu du Roi" (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Jeu du Roi")

Departmental Guard, from Troupes Francaises, pub. chez Basset, Paris, c
STC312819 Departmental Guard, from Troupes Francaises, pub. chez Basset, Paris, c.1790 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Musician of the Royal Footguards, from Troupes Francaises, pub
STC312815 Musician of the Royal Footguards, from Troupes Francaises, pub. chez Basset, Paris, c.1790 (colour litho) by French School

Swiss Centurian, from Troupes Francaises, pub. chez Basset, Paris, c
STC312814 Swiss Centurian, from Troupes Francaises, pub. chez Basset, Paris, c.1790 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mounted Cannonier of the Royal Guard, from Troupes Francaises, pub
STC312812 Mounted Cannonier of the Royal Guard, from Troupes Francaises, pub. chez Basset, Paris, c.1790 (colour litho) by French School

A View of Place Louis XV, c. 1775-87 (oil on canvas)
5242268 A View of Place Louis XV, c.1775-87 (oil on canvas) by Noel, Alexandre Jean (1752-1834); 49.8x74.9 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Now Place de la Concorde); French

La Naivete (engraving)
5864430 La Naivete (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: From La Vie de Mon Pere (The Life of My Father)

View of Paris from the Embankment beneath the Pont Neuf, 1766-68 (oil on canvas)
3937521 View of Paris from the Embankment beneath the Pont Neuf, 1766-68 (oil on canvas) by Martin, Elias (1739-1818); 48.5x69 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

A Story of Olden Times
LLM459825 A Story of Olden Times by Moran, Edward Percy (1862-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Story of Olden Times)

Dreaming before the Old Fireplace
LLM459823 Dreaming before the Old Fireplace by Moran, Edward Percy (1862-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dreaming before the Old Fireplace)

Cymbal player of the Royal Guard, c. 1790 (colour litho)
STC414273 Cymbal player of the Royal Guard, c.1790 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mounted Musketeer, from Troupes Francaises, pub. chez Basset, Paris, c
STC312810 Mounted Musketeer, from Troupes Francaises, pub. chez Basset, Paris, c.1790 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Ascent of a Montgolfier Balloon; from an Engravings of the Period (engraving)
725430 Ascent of a Montgolfier Balloon; from an Engravings of the Period (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Schoolmaster, after an etching by Boissieu (engraving)
725414 A Schoolmaster, after an etching by Boissieu (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Schoolmaster, after an etching by Boissieu)

A Dealer in Tin Ware, after Christoph Killian (engraving)
725407 A Dealer in Tin Ware, after Christoph Killian (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dealer in Tin Ware, after Christoph Killian)

A French Mountebank in the Place du Louvre; after Duplessis-Bertaux (engraving)
725403 A French Mountebank in the Place du Louvre; after Duplessis-Bertaux (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Game of Trictrac; after Eisen (engraving)
725401 The Game of Trictrac; after Eisen (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Game of Trictrac; after Eisen)

The Toilette; after Carle Vernet (engraving)
725400 The Toilette; after Carle Vernet (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Toilette; after Carle Vernet)

A Furriers Shop (from the Encyclopaedia) (engraving)
725398 A Furriers Shop (from the Encyclopaedia) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Furriers Shop (from the Encyclopaedia)

Bombario, the Hunchback, who was used as a Writing-Desk by the Brokers and who, in this Way
725395 Bombario, the Hunchback, who was used as a Writing-Desk by the Brokers and who, in this Way, earned Pound 6000 in a few days (engraving) by French School

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"Unveiling the Pre-Revolutionary Era: A Glimpse into a Transformative Time" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of pre-revolutionary France. Through a series of mesmerizing engravings, paintings, and lithographs, we uncover the essence of an era on the brink of change. The first hint, "La Severite Romaine, " transports us to ancient Rome's severity through an intricate engraving. Its meticulous details evoke a sense of authority and discipline that resonated with French society at the time. In contrast, "La Compassion" captures empathy and tenderness through another enchanting engraving. This piece reminds us that amidst societal rigidity, compassion still found its place within human hearts. Moving forward, "Negro Traffic (Compelling the Slaves to Work)" forces us to confront an uncomfortable truth – slavery's dark presence during this period. The powerful depiction after Eisen compels viewers to reflect upon humanity's capacity for cruelty. On a lighter note, "A Shooting Party at Lunch" presents a vibrant chromolitho capturing leisurely moments shared among aristocrats. It serves as a reminder that not all aspects of pre-revolutionary life were marred by oppression or inequality. Continuing our journey through artistry is "Artist drawing the wooden bridge in the park at Mereville. " This oil on canvas painting from c. 1790 showcases nature's beauty while subtly hinting at impending changes lurking beneath society's surface. "The Progress of Love: The Meeting" and "The Progress of Love: The Lover Crowned, " both oil on canvas masterpieces created between 1771-72 by renowned artists depict love blossoming against societal constraints—a poignant reflection on personal freedom yearned for during those times. Delving deeper into daily life are scenes like "The Fencing Lesson, " which reveals noble pursuits beyond politics or revolution—moments of refinement and skill-building.