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An Introduction by Stephen Calloway | Syrie Maugham: A Family Collection | 28 October 2025

An Introduction by Stephen Calloway | Syrie Maugham: A Family Collection | 28 October 2025

An Introduction by Stephen Calloway | Syrie Maugham: A Family Collection | 28 October 2025

Renowned interior designer Syrie Maugham (1879-1955) is celebrated as a visionary who transformed the landscape of 20th century interiors. On Tuesday 28 October, Dreweatts will present the collection of Syrie Maugham, and her descendants, in the auction Syrie Maugham: A Family Collection. Ahead of the sale, we are delighted to have author, art historian and curator, Stephen Calloway tell us more about Syrie, as well as her signature style that revolutionised interior design.

Inline Image - Syrie Maugham (1879-1955) | Image: Cecil Beaton, Vogue, © Condé Nast
Syrie Maugham (1879-1955) | Image: Cecil Beaton, Vogue, © Condé Nast
Inline Image - Gwendoline Maud Syrie, née Barnardo (later Syrie Wellcome, later Syrie Maugham). Drypoint by Paul César Helleu, ca. 1901
Gwendoline Maud Syrie, née Barnardo (later Syrie Wellcome, later Syrie Maugham). Drypoint by Paul César Helleu, ca. 1901
Inline Image - The ‘Syrie Maugham’ bedroom in the guest cottage of the celebrated American actors Alfred Lunt and Lynne Fontanne
Warren O’Brien/ Wisconsin Historical Society, O’Brien Family Collection, © Ten Chimneys Foundation
The ‘Syrie Maugham’ bedroom in the guest cottage of the celebrated American actors Alfred Lunt and Lynne Fontanne Warren O’Brien/ Wisconsin Historical Society, O’Brien Family Collection, © Ten Chimneys Foundation
Inline Image - A 1930s photoshoot displaying some of Syrie Maugham’s works at one of her showrooms either in Chicago, London, New York © Deste Photography
A 1930s photoshoot displaying some of Syrie Maugham’s works at one of her showrooms either in Chicago, London, New York © Deste Photography
Inline Image - Syrie Maugham decorated the famous all mirror bathroom in 48 Upper Grosvenor Street. This became the residence of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll and where the notorious polaroids were taken and used against the Duchess in court. © Derry Moore
Syrie Maugham decorated the famous all mirror bathroom in 48 Upper Grosvenor Street. This became the residence of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll and where the notorious polaroids were taken and used against the Duchess in court. © Derry Moore

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