Visitors will walk through time as they enter circular galleries that reflect the milieu of each feminine archetype. Period clothing will be brought to life with hand-painted panoramas animated by music, video, and lighting. The first gallery will evoke the ballroom of the “Heiress” (1890s), filled with ball gowns by Charles Frederick Worth.

Sotheby’s forthcoming sale will bring together a wide range of timepieces – everything from historical pieces to modern examples, from pocket-watches to desk clocks – that together chart the evolution of this fascinating field from the 1650s to the present day.

A delightful Edwardian hat is perfect for a summer outing. The straw hat features a high crown and a charming arrangement of pink and white flowers.

Fertility is the one of the largest works of the artist’s early career. A man and woman dressed in rustic work clothes stand facing each other on either side of the tree, creating a tableau reminiscent of Adam and Eve before the Tree of Life.