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Sold Then Found: Masterpieces From Horace Walpole’s Prestigious Collection

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Sold Then Found: Masterpieces From Horace Walpole’s Prestigious Collection
Bottom right of fireplace, the portrait of the second Baron of Sheffield, in the Gallery. Kilian O'Sullivan
Lorraine Ferrier
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On April 25, 1842, the “sale of the century” began in Twickenham in southwest London; the contents of Strawberry Hill House were collectively viewed as “the most distinguished gem that has ever adorned the annals of auctions,” stated the sales catalog. Over the course of 24 days, more than 6,000 exquisite items went on sale from the collection of 18th-century art connoisseur Horace Walpole (1717–1797).
Portrait of Horace Walpole, 1741, by Rosalba Carriera (1673–1757), Pastel. Made on Walpole’s Grand Tour in Venice and owned by Walpole’s father. (Houghton Hall, Norfolk)
Portrait of Horace Walpole, 1741, by Rosalba Carriera (1673–1757), Pastel. Made on Walpole’s Grand Tour in Venice and owned by Walpole’s father. Houghton Hall, Norfolk
Lorraine Ferrier
Lorraine Ferrier
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Lorraine Ferrier writes about fine arts and craftsmanship for The Epoch Times. She focuses on artists and artisans, primarily in North America and Europe, who imbue their works with beauty and traditional values. She's especially interested in giving a voice to the rare and lesser-known arts and crafts, in the hope that we can preserve our traditional art heritage. She lives and writes in a London suburb, in England.
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