The Shortlist: Grimsthorpe Castle | The Collections Award 2024 | Historic Houses x Dreweatts скачать в хорошем качестве

The Shortlist: Grimsthorpe Castle | The Collections Award 2024 | Historic Houses x Dreweatts

Grimsthorpe has been the seat of the Barons Willoughby de Eresby since 1516. The collection comprises items of nationally important furniture, paintings, china, sculpture, objects d'art, books and armour all ranging in date from the 16th century to the present day. The Willoughby family were awarded the hereditary office of Lord Great Chamberlain in 1626, an office they continue to share with other families today. Due to this role, several items in the collection have royal provenance and were received by the Willoughby family through the system of perquisites. One of the rarest items in the Grimsthorpe collection is a 17th-century silk doublet and trunkhose, which underwent extensive conservation for exhibition this year. The castle’s impressive heritage and conservation efforts demonstrate the evolving role of historic homes in engaging new and modern audiences. This year’s judging panel includes Julie Montagu, Hatta Byng, Will Fisher, Will Richards, and Dr Nicholas Cullinan OBE. They are on the look-out, not for the ‘best’ collection, but rather for the most compelling story of custodianship. Over the summer, Julie Montagu, (also known as American Viscountess) visited Grimsthorpe Castle to learn more about their collection and the important conservation work they do to preserve it for future generations. The winner of this year's Historic Houses Collections Award (which is sponsored annually by Dreweatts) will be announced this November. Stay tuned over the coming weeks as we announce the shortlist! Learn more: https://www.dreweatts.com/news-videos...