Sir Richard Wallace and His Age: Connoisseurs, Collectors and Philanthropist (15-16 November 2018, London)

A two-day international conference exploring Sir Richard Wallace and his collection. This year the Wallace Collection is celebrating the two-hundredth anniversary of the birth of Sir Richard Wallace. Taking Sir Richard Wallace and his collection as its starting point, the conference will look at aspects of collecting and collections in London andParis in the wake … Continue reading Sir Richard Wallace and His Age: Connoisseurs, Collectors and Philanthropist (15-16 November 2018, London)

Blog: Strawberry Hill Treasure Hunt, http://www.strawberryhillhouse.org.uk/strawberry-hill-treasure-hunt/

Ever wondered what it takes to unearth long lost artworks? What kind of detective work is required to retrace treasured antiques and objects d’art scattered two hundred years ago? http://www.strawberryhillhouse.org.uk/strawberry-hill-treasure-hunt/ This is the fate that befell the celebrated collection of antiquarian and man of letters, Horace Walpole, once displayed in his home, Strawberry Hill House. … Continue reading Blog: Strawberry Hill Treasure Hunt, http://www.strawberryhillhouse.org.uk/strawberry-hill-treasure-hunt/