This rare auction catalogue documents the sale of the art collection of John Rushout, 2nd Baron Northwick, which took place in 1859 at Thirlestane House in Cheltenham, England. The catalogue provides detailed descriptions and provenance information for hundreds of paintings, sculpture, and other works of art, including pieces by Rembrandt, Rubens, and Reynolds. This volume is an invaluable resource for art historians and collectors interested in the tastes and collecting practices of British aristocracy in the mid-19th century.
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