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Text on the reverse side: This illustration comes from a major 19th-century compendium celebrating Poland’s medieval and Renaissance heritage. Dem...

Text on the reverse side: Published in Warsaw, the lithograph depicts the armour linked to Stephen Báthory, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithu...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary British Museum adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru...

Text on the reverse side: Takeda Shingen’s reputation as a master tactician made him a favourite subject in Japanese warrior prints. His iconic an...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Statue of Liberty adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “ka...

Text on the reverse side: Hasui Kawase was one of the most prolific and recognised artists of the Shin Hanga (New Print) movement. Depicted in the...

Text on the reverse side: Each Christmas season, St Paul’s Cathedral becomes a centre of celebration, its grand dome illuminated against the winte...

Text on the reverse side: Christmas arrives at 221B Baker Street, where snow settles softly on London’s most famous doorstep. Inside, Holmes and W...

Text on the reverse side: In this intimate portrayal, William Page imagines Shakespeare as scholar and philosopher rather than performer. Painted ...

Text on the reverse side: By Kamisaka Sekka, one of Japan’s leading modern artists, this depiction of a dragon merges traditional symbolism with b...

Text on the reverse side: Issue de la dynastie Qing, cette bande en satin brochée présente deux dragons courant, tissés dans une somptueuse soie. ...

Text on the reverse side: From China’s Qing dynasty, this brocaded satin band features two dynamic running dragons woven in luxurious silk. The mo...

Text on the reverse side: This Chinese panel showcases the exceptional weaving of Qing imperial workshops. Crafted in two types of gold thread, th...

Text on the reverse side: Created by Utagawa Hiroshige, master of landscape and atmosphere, this depiction of a dragon swirling through clouds con...

Text on the reverse side: From the series Modern Illustrations of Buddhist Precepts (Hasso-ki Imayo Utsushi-e), this print depicts the Buddha ridi...

Text on the reverse side: Painted by Min Zhen during the Qing dynasty, this ink-on-paper album leaf depicts a dragon swirling through misty clouds...

Text on the reverse side: Published in 1910 by American publisher Paul Wenzel, Modern Decorative Art exemplifies the flourishing design aesthetics...

Text on the reverse side: The elegant Art Nouveau panel depicts a female figures adorned with flowing lines, symbolic motifs, and ornate detailing...

Text on the reverse side: This bird’s-eye view plan of the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris highlights the grandeur of ...

Text on the reverse side: Commissioned in 1924, this Cartier brooch is a striking example of Art Deco artistry. Crafted in platinum and adorned wi...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Red Shoes ballet adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kae...

Text on the reverse side: This artwork features the bodhisattva Manjusri and the goddess Mantramanudharani. Manjusri represents transcendent wisdom...

Text on the reverse side: This self-portrait shows Pissarro as a young man, long before fame and Impressionism’s rise. The work reflects his groun...

Text on the reverse side: A historic Canadian banner celebrating soldiers’ return from overseas. Featuring provincial coats of arms, the Union Jac...

Text on the reverse side: Displayed on the home front, this silk flag indicated two household members on active military service. Blue maple leave...

Text on the reverse side: Design based on a Charles Dickens Centenary stamp discovered pasted inside a book cover commemorating the author’s endur...

Text on the reverse side: Published in Gazette du Bon Ton (1920, No. 4, Pl. 31), Mirage features a Paul Poiret design that captures fluidity and f...

Text on the reverse side: This aria from Verdi’s La Traviata, features Violetta proclaiming her desire to live for freedom and pleasure — a radica...

Text on the reverse side: A moment from Pride and Prejudice where social grace meets subtle matchmaking. With poised elegance and underlying strat...

Text on the reverse side: A contemplative moment from Pride and Prejudice, where stillness speaks volumes. As she gazes upon the portrait, emotion...

Text on the reverse side: From Pride and Prejudice comes a moment of sharp humour and fearless charm. Austen’s heroine turns boldness into brillia...

Text on the reverse side: Though not the first edition, the 1894 Peacock Edition of Pride and Prejudice is arguably the most iconic and collectibl...

Text on the reverse side: What was intended as scorn became iconic. In Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet’s boldness and wit reflect Austen’s c...

Text on the reverse side: A Torah shield decorates the front of a Torah scroll when it is not being read. The ornament bears the inscription "Crow...

Text on the reverse side: An illustration from “La Chasse Illustrée” (“The Illustrated Hunt”), a hunting journal published by Firmin-Didot. The ar...

Text on the reverse side: Monkeys symbolise cleverness and status; pine trees resilience and longevity. In Qing Dynasty China, these motifs convey...