Contents of the spectacular Aynhoe Park to be offered at auction in January 2021.

An amazing opportunity has arisen to own a true piece of English history, as the contents of the 17th century Grade I Palladian country house, Aynhoe Park in Oxfordshire, are to be offered by Dreweatts in a three-day auction titled Aynhoe Park: The Celebration of a Modern Grand Tour, from 20 - 22 January 2021.  The celebrated family home of James and Sophie Perkins, which recently achieved the global accolade of ‘Best Venue’ and has played host to celebrities from the music, film and fashion worlds, is set to draw world-wide interest.

Walking around the house, you are transported around the world via artworks, books, sculpture, furniture, taxidermy, modern design and curiosities such as a triceratops skull and an Orient Express trunk! The interiors contain a mix of periods, styles and textures, which are simply breathtaking, as you step through what feels like a museum crossed with a fantasy world.

Talking about Aynhoe Park and the auction, James Perkins said: “Aynhoe Park is evocative of the modern Grand Tour, hence the auction title. It is furnished with a collection of iconic objects and curiosities from our travels across the globe. It has been my passion, as well as a family home. We have enjoyed carrying on the tradition of Aynhoe Park by sharing and hosting our home with the most respected people from the world of business, film, fashion, art and music. The sale represents a celebration and culmination of memories, before moving on to other projects, namely the restoration of Parnham Park in Dorset”.

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AUCTION DETAILS:

Day 1 & Day 2 (Live Online Auction): Wednesday 20 & Thursday 21 January
Day 3 (Timed Online Auction): ending Friday 22 January 

Enquiries: +44 (0) 1635 553 553 | housesales@dreweatts.com

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