he works in this historic collection tell the story of an English aristocratic family spanning five centuries. Many of the works of art were acquired or commissioned for Ombersley following the construction of the present house in the early eighteenth century, with others coming to the family by inheritance, and remained in situ during the tenure of the last Lord and Lady Sandys (d. 2013 and 2015).

he works in this historic collection tell the story of an English aristocratic family spanning five centuries. Many of the works of art were acquired or commissioned for Ombersley following the construction of the present house in the early eighteenth century, with others coming to the family by inheritance, and remained in situ during the tenure of the last Lord and Lady Sandys (d. 2013 and 2015). Stock Photo
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London – Christie’s will offer Ombersley Court: The Collection of Lord and Lady Sandys on 29 November 2023. The works in this historic collection tell the story of an English aristocratic family spanning five centuries. Many of the works of art were acquired or commissioned for Ombersley following the construction of the present house in the early eighteenth century, with others coming to the family by inheritance, and remained in situ during the tenure of the last Lord and Lady Sandys (d. 2013 and 2015). Following the sale of the house in 2017 and the gift of significant works to institutions – most recently Sir Thomas Lawrence’s portrait of Marcus Hill, 3rd Baron Sandys (1798-1863), to Historic Royal Palaces, Hillsborough Castle – 220 lots will be offered for sale, including Old Master Paintings, Furniture, Silver, Asian Art, Militaria and Decorative Arts. Assembled over more than 450 years by members of the Sandys and Hill families, the sale is led by an important group of four monumental naval scenes by Willem van de Velde the Younger and Studio, which have been in the family since they were commissioned in the late 17th century. Estimates range from £500 to £500, 000, with lots at £1, 000 or below offered without reserve. The overall collection is expected to realise in the region of £2 million.

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