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Dreweatts presents The Spirit of the English Country House

Dreweatts presents The Spirit of the English Country House

Dreweatts presents The Spirit of the English Country House

Dreweatts are delighted to be offering works from Alexander di Carcaci, James McWhirter and James Graham-Stewart in our forthcoming 'The Spirit of the English Country House' sale. These are three of the best and most experienced names in the business, all well known for their 'eye' and their integrity.

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"It is increasingly rare to get excited about an auction; all too often there's too much tat and not enough treasure. But a sale put together by some of the most interesting and sophisticated antiques dealers around is something to really look forward to. I, for one, can't wait..." 
- Rupert Thomas, Editior, The World of Interiors

The country house style is an accessible and sustainable stylistic vision of elegance and permanence that is a stalwart throughout ever-changing fashions. To capture its essence in your own home takes vision, bold thinking and a great deal of knowledge. It is something which evolves over many years and consists of items of beauty, subtlety and presence.

Inline Image - "Good decoration is like a successful dinner party - a fortuitous mix that is life-enhancing. Disparate things can bounce off each other - they work together because they have been subjected to an unconscious edit" - James McWhirter
"Good decoration is like a successful dinner party - a fortuitous mix that is life-enhancing. Disparate things can bounce off each other - they work together because they have been subjected to an unconscious edit" - James McWhirter
Inline Image - "The wonderful thing about the English country house style is it's collected nature. A mix of disparate styles and dates which fuse together to create a recognisable vision whilst being entirely original" - Rita Konig, Interior Decorator
"The wonderful thing about the English country house style is it's collected nature. A mix of disparate styles and dates which fuse together to create a recognisable vision whilst being entirely original" - Rita Konig, Interior Decorator
Inline Image - "Our constant attraction to English decorating is always about the quirky and interesting mix. Every object in this sale is filled with a sense of history but also has the presence of a piece of sculpture." - Michael Smith, Interior Decorator
"Our constant attraction to English decorating is always about the quirky and interesting mix. Every object in this sale is filled with a sense of history but also has the presence of a piece of sculpture." - Michael Smith, Interior Decorator
Inline Image - "Interesting objects, with good provenance - in this case chosen by some of my design heroes - can belong in any interior.It's all a question of personality." - Ben Pentreath, Architect and Interior Decorator
"Interesting objects, with good provenance - in this case chosen by some of my design heroes - can belong in any interior.It's all a question of personality." - Ben Pentreath, Architect and Interior Decorator
Inline Image - "Some 'things' have the magic that can inject character into a room. This sale represents an exceptional eye for the unusual and the unexpected... brilliance for finding that missing ingredient." - Emily Todhunter, Interior Decorator
"Some 'things' have the magic that can inject character into a room. This sale represents an exceptional eye for the unusual and the unexpected... brilliance for finding that missing ingredient." - Emily Todhunter, Interior Decorator

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