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Top Picks from Henriette von Stockhausen, Creative Director of VSP Interiors
Coming up this June, we have our Interiors auction, including the selected property from the collection of Elizabeth Gage, MBE on 14 & 15 June, as well as our Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art auction on 29 & 30 June. Ahead of the auctions, we are delighted to have Henriette von Stockhausen, Creative Director of VSP Interiors, picking out some of her favourite pieces.
Henriette uses antique furniture and fabrics to bring together rooms that are neither forced nor overly decorated but instead have naturally evolved over time. As a result, her projects resonate with character. Having grown up in Europe and lived in the UK for over 25 years, she has acquired a natural flair for combining classic English country-house style with subtle threads and nuances that come from a broader European design heritage and aesthetic. The results are elegant and distinctive. Here we take a look at Henriette's top picks.
Henriette von Stockhausen's Top Picks
No. 1
Auction: Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art (29 & 30 June)
Lot 453: A set of sixteen George III mahogany dining chairs, circa 1780 | Est. £10,000-15,000 (+ fees)
"I am always looking for large sets of beautiful simple dining chairs and these are exquisite, just the perfect leg!"
No. 2
Auction: Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art (29 & 30 June)
Lot 421: A mahogany, pine, upholstered and polychrome painted four poster bed, circa 1780 and later | Est. £3,000-5,000 (+ fees)
"I have at least one or two four poster beds in every project. I always prefer antique if I can find them. This one is particularly beautiful with the hand painted decorations."
No. 3
Auction: Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art (29 & 30 June)
Lot 81: A large terracotta urn, Italian 20th century | Est. £2,000-3,000 (+ fees)
"This is beautiful and I adore its scale - it would look amazing in any room as a focal point."
No. 4
Auction: Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art (29 & 30 June)
Lot 330: A William & Mary burr walnut and marquetry cabinet on chest, circa 1690 | Est. £8,000-12,000 (+ fees)
"I adore this and want this for myself, walnut is my favourite wood!"
No. 5
Auction: Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art (29 & 30 June)
Lot 301: A Verdure tapestry panel, 18th century | Est. £1,500-2,500 (+ fees)
"This is another of my favourite things, I cannot say no to tapestries in my interiors, they lend such softness and echo all the greenery of the natural world."
No. 6
Auction: Interiors (14 & 15 June)
Lot 542: A George III mahogany mule chest, circa 1770 | Est. £600-800 (+ fees)
"I would choose this to adapt to a double vanity wash stand. This is something we often do rather than have new vanities made - its so much nicer to adapt such a characterful piece with a story."
No. 7
Auction: Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art (29 & 30 June)
Lot 355: A Queen Anne black lacquer and gilt chinoiserie decorated chest on stand, early 18th century | Est. £1,000-1,500 (+ fees)
"This is just so pretty and good to mix in with other woods as it doesn’t compete - I use chinoiserie furniture a lot."
No. 8
Auction: Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art (29 & 30 June)
Lot 112: A mahogany and simulated rosewood hall seat, in the manner of Gillows, first half 19th century and later | Est. £2,500-4,000 (+ fees)
"A beautiful design and very useful in any hall or boot room/mudroom and helps an interior not look too built in and contrived."
No. 9
Auction: Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art (29 & 30 June)
Lot 311: A William & Mary olive wood oyster veneered chest of drawers, circa 1690 | Est. £12,000-18,000 (+ fees)
"I am in love - I love oyster wood veneer- the look is so special - this is an exquisite parquetry example."
No. 10
Auction: Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art (29 & 30 June)
Lot 572: A Regency papier mache tray, early 19th century | Est. £800-1,200 (+ fees)
"This is so useful and decorative, every household needs one."
No. 11
Auction: Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art (29 & 30 June)
Lot 70: A specimen marble top, Italian, mid-19th century | Est. £4,000-6,000 (+ fees)
"We use specimen marble tops a lot if we can find them. We make coffee tables out of them with custom bases - simply lovely!"
No. 12
Auction: Interiors (14 & 15 June)
Lot 332: A Dutch Delft polychrome 'Tulip Charger', early 18th century | Est. £100-200 (+ fees)
Lot 333: An English Delft polychrome chinoiserie charger third quarter 18th century | Est. £200-300 (+ fees)
Lot 334: A pair of English Delft polychrome plates, possibly Liverpool, circa 1760 | Est. £300-500 (+ fees)
"I would love all of these!! Very good for kitchen walls. They are so decorative, with beautiful colours - I couldn’t choose just one."
No. 13
Auction: Interiors (14 & 15 June)
Lot 28: A painted low occasional table, late 20th century | Est. £200-300 (+ fees)
"I always buy these when I see them as they are such fun and great next to a single chair to put a drink on."
No. 14
Auction: Interiors (14 & 15 June)
Lot 38: A pair of Chinese blue and white Kylin jars in 17th century style, 20th century | Est. £800-1,200 (+ fees)
"You always need a bit of blue and white!"
No. 15
Auction: Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art (29 & 30 June)
Lot 665: A Victorian pollard oak centre table, in the manner of Richard Bridgens, circa 1840 | Est. £1,500-2,500 (+ fees)
"A lovely design."
No. 16
Auction: Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art (29 & 30 June)
Lot 447: A Louis XVI giltwood wall mirror, circa 1780 | Est. £1,000-1,500 (+ fees)
"I always search for lovely mirrors to go over vanities in bathrooms or cloakrooms. This one has the perfect proportions and patina and foxing on the antique mirror glass."
Auction Details
INTERIORS: TO INCLUDE SELECTED PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF ELIZABETH GAGE, MBE
Tuesday 14 & Wednesday 15 June, 10.30am BST
Donnington Priory, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2JE
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FINE FURNITURE, SCULPTURE, CARPETS, CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART TO INCLUDE SELECTED ITEMS FROM THE KINGSHOTT COLLECTION
Wednesday 29 & Thursday 30 June, 10.30am BST
Donnington Priory, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2JE
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