サザビーズさんのインスタグラム写真 - (サザビーズInstagram)「This suite of twenty-four Chinese-export wallpaper panels, circa 1790-1810, were acquired for Spetchley Park in or before 1811. Intended for a Ladies Morning Room that never was, they went unused, which explains the undimmed freshness of the colours. The jewel-like sheets form a complete aviary of exotic and wild birds amongst a forest of flowers, shrubs and trees. Locked away for over 200 years, these exquisite hand-painted designs were recently discovered at Spetchley, one of Britain’s great Regency houses. After inheriting Spetchley two years ago, Henry Berkeley became conscious of the need to renovate it into a family home suitable for the 21st century. The auction of Property from the Berkeley Collection on 11 December comprises objects from the house’s attics, stores, state rooms and domestic offices – objects which illustrate not only inheritance but the family’s ancestry, their passion for collecting, the practical considerations that living in such a house brings, and, importantly, a sense of fun enjoyed by each generation. On view in our #London galleries this weekend. #SothebysCollections」12月7日 20時41分