The Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and the Trustees of the Chatsworth Settlement have instructed Sotheby’s to hold an auction of treasures gathered from the attics and stores at Chatsworth.
The sale comprises 20,000 objects in well over 1,000 lots which will be on view in a series of marquees in the grounds of the house from October 1st. The house and grounds will be open to the public as usual during the period of the sale and view.
Coming from the great houses of Chatsworth, Chiswick House, Bolton Abbey, Compton Place, Devonshire House, Hardwick Hall, Holker Hall and Lismore Castle, the sale includes works from almost every conceivable area: Architectural fittings, Books, Carriages and Cars, Ceramics and Glass, Collectables, Continental Furniture, English Furniture, European Sculpture, Garden Statuary, Natural History, Jewellery, Old Master and British Pictures, Oriental Works of Art, Silver and Plate, Objects of Vertu, Prints, Rugs and Carpets, Textiles, Tapestries and Wine.
VIEWING TIMES
Friday 1st – Monday 4th October
Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:00am - 5:30pm
Sunday 9:00am - 5:30pm
Monday 9:00am - 2:00pm
Admission to the view is by catalogue only, which may be purchased at Chatsworth or ordered in advance.
SALE DAYS
Tuesday 5th – 7th October
10:30am onwards
CONTACT
Harry Dalmeny
harry.dalmeny@sothebys.com
+44 (0)20 7293 6076
Admission to the view is by catalogue only; one catalogue will admit two to the view. Catalogues may be purchased at Chatsworth for £30 or ordered in advance.
Please pre-order your catalogue now to ensure delivery:
UK +44 (0)20 7293 5000
Worldwide +1 212 606 7000
