ART REQUEST TO NATION
Great Rothschild Collection (N.Z. Pres* Association—Copy right) LONDON, July 1. The most valuable art collection ever received by the National Trust is now open to the public. It is at Waddesdon Manor, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, and it was formed by four generations of the Rothschild tomily, was bequeathed to the nation by James de Rothschild on his death two years ago. Waddesdon is described as a “great” 19th Century treasure house.” It is set in 150 acres of beautiful grounds, and contains a number of examples of all the great 18th Century French furniture makers and painters, and a large collection of notable English portraits.
Gainsborough is represented by seven portraits, including “The Pink Boy,” and Reynolds by 11 Guardi’s two views of Venice—his largest landscapes—and a fine Rubens. “The Garden of Love” are among 70 paintings. There is an unrivalled collection of 16 Savonnerie carpets and screens, and one of the best collections of Sevres porcelain.
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Press, Volume XCVIII, Issue 28937, 3 July 1959, Page 8
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161ART REQUEST TO NATION Press, Volume XCVIII, Issue 28937, 3 July 1959, Page 8
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