A marriage of art, culture and politics: the collection of The Earl and Countess of Avon

A marriage of art, culture and politics: the collection of The Earl and Countess of Avon

Anthony Eden, Prime Minister of the UK from 1955 to 1957, and his wife Clarissa, the niece of Winston Churchill, rubbed shoulders with the great political and cultural figures of their day. They also shared a love of the arts, from French p...

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Expert eyes: the Collection of Béatrice and Patrick Caput

Expert eyes: the Collection of Béatrice and Patrick Caput

Carefully selected statues, masks and ceremonial objects reflect the couples lifelong interest in the art of Africa and Oceania Batrice and Patrick Caput Patrick Caputs philosophy as a collector of African, Oceanic and Southeast Asian art h...

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A sense of discovery: the unparalleled collection of Ann and Gordon Getty

A sense of discovery: the unparalleled collection of Ann and Gordon Getty

Extensive and eclectic, the Gettys collection of fine and decorative art is one of the most important to ever come to market Whether digging for ancient artifacts in Ethiopia or searching for an objects long-lost pair, Ann Getty was dedicat...

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How an ‘appetite for the best’ fuelled the Rothschild family’s renowned collecting style

How an ‘appetite for the best’ fuelled the Rothschild family’s renowned collecting style

Dating back to the late 18th century, the legendary collection of the Rothschild family encompasses art and objects of unparalleled quality No price is too high for the acquisition of true masterpieces, wrote Baron James Mayer de Rothschild...

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Style and collecting on a grand scale’ — the collection of Mrs Henry Ford II

Style and collecting on a grand scale’ — the collection of Mrs Henry Ford II

The fine and decorative art that adorned the gracious homes of the Ford founders grandson and his wife Kathleen offer a glimpse into the private world of one of Americas most celebrated dynasties Portrait of Mr and Mrs Henry Ford II Kathlee...

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