Anglophiles in the tristate area will rejoice to know that treasures from one of England’s grandest domiciles will be crossing the pond to the Sotheby’s auction house in New York City.
In “Treasures From Chatsworth,” Stoker and Amanda Devonshire, more formally known as the Duke and Duchess of
In addition to outstanding examples of family attire such as the Peeress Robe and the Devonshire Parure, a richly embellished tiara crafted in 1865, they will also share decorative objects and furniture from their collection.
The Sotheby’s exhibition, spanning the 16th century to the present, will open the auction house’s expanded and redesigned galleries tomorrow and stay on view through Sept. 18. On Saturday at Guild Hall, the duke and David Korins, who served as the gallery and exhibition designer, will discuss the evolution of this show and its presentation in this country.
The duke, who is on the board of Sotheby’s, and the duchess have been collecting art and objects for the past four decades. After moving to Chatsworth in 2006, they commissioned many art and decorative objects and expanded the exhibition program there. Chatsworth is known for having one of Europe’s most significant art collections, with a range encompassing Egyptian artifacts, Old Masters, modern sculpture, and computer portraits.
Sotheby’s is expecting lines for the free exhibition in New York, and timed tickets can be reserved online. The Guild Hall talk begins at 4 p.m. Tickets are $15, or $13 for members.