Contents of spectacular Aynhoe Park sell for double their estimate at Dreweatts
The sale totalled £4.1 million against a pre-sale low estimate of £1.3 million.
LONDON
.- There was much excitement from around the globe in the last few days, when the contents of the 17th century Grade I Palladian country house, Aynhoe Park in Oxfordshire, went under the hammer at Dreweatts. The auction, titled Aynhoe Park: The Celebration of a Modern Grand Tour took place in the form of two live auctions on Wednesday, January 20th & Thursday 21st, 2021 and an online auction on Friday, January 22, 2021.
The collection, from the celebrated family home of James and Sophie Perkins, which has played host to celebrities from the music, film and fashion worlds, drew huge world-wide interest as expected, with spirited bidding online and on the telephones from across the UK, Europe, Asia and the US.
James and Sophie Perkins, who own Aynhoe Park mansion in Oxfordshire, are selling eclectic art collection
Lots including a half-size Aston Martin, 65-million-year-old dinosaur skull and a Kate Moss portrait with with hand-applied Swarovski crystals are expected to fetch around £2million when sold next week
17th century stately home, which boasts 28 bedrooms, has hosted A-list parties galore and has been described as a museum crossed with a fantasy world
The couple are moving house hence the grand sale, heading to Grade I-listed Parnham House in Dorset
Contents of the spectacular Aynhoe Park to be offered at auction in January
The interiors at Aynhoe Park were laid out in c. 1800 by Sir John Soane (1753-1837), for William Ralph Cartwright (1771-1847).
LONDON
.- An amazing opportunity has arisen to own a true piece of English history, as the contents of the 17th century Grade I Palladian country house, Aynhoe Park in Oxfordshire, are to be offered by Dreweatts in a two-day auction titled, Aynhoe Park: The Celebration of a Modern Grand Tour, on Wednesday January 20th & Thursday 21st, 2021.
The celebrated family home of James and Sophie Perkins, which recently achieved the global accolade of Best Venue and has played host to celebrities from the music, film and fashion worlds, is set to draw world-wide interest.