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Discover the history of this striking technique and a selection of the lustreware pieces in our sale

Lustreware by De Morgan

Perched high on the terraces of Dalkey with views over the glimmering Irish Sea, Monte Alverno has provided the perfect setting for a remarkable collection of English and Irish furniture. Take a look inside with these interior photographs from the residence, illustrating how our auction selection could look in situ.

An Irish Private Collection 

Senior Director | Head of Department | Global Head of Furniture & Decorative Arts

Henry House

Senior Specialist, Head of Furniture, London, Representative for Portugal

João Magalhães 

Senior Director | Senior Specialist | English Furniture | Single Owner Sales and Head of Scotland

David Macdonald

Associate Specialist | Continental Furniture

Adèle Bourbonne

Cataloguer, Furniture

Cameron Di Leo

European Director of Silver, Fabergé & Russian Works of Art, Vertu and Ceramics

Helen Culver Smith

Specialist

Miles Harrison

Director | Senior Specialist | Clocks & Barometers

Jonathan Hills

Director, General Valuer & Senior Specialist

Rodney Woolley

Administrator

Robert S. Bergner

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For our Design 17/20 auction we have chosen a range of decorative objects that showcase the inventiveness and craftsmanship of design from the 17th to the 20th centuries. Encompassing fine furniture, silver and ceramics, our selection for this sale contains pieces to intrigue new collectors as well as seasoned enthusiasts.

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver & Ceramics