Of course, the children have all been brought up to play an instrument. Whether it’s echoing with carols or impromptu singalongs at Christmas, or offering the chance to show off in front of dinner guests, or hosting the latest star to grace the London stage, the Quartermaines’ music room is a place to shine. Italianate mirrors and picture frames grace the walls; the instruments are made by the very best craftsmen; and music is the theme everywhere.
Chippendale Mirror with Musical Details
A stunning, gloriously OTT gilded mirror by Alison Davies, painted by Karen Bell (2022.206)
Music-Themed Wall Sconces
Pair of elegant Rococo sconces featuring musical motifs by Alison Davies and Karen Bell (2022.209.1-2)
Pair of Candelabra with Putti
Gorgeous pair of elaborate candelabra supported by putti, by Alison Davies, painted by Karen Bell (2022.207.1-2)
Artaxerxes: An English Opera
Miniature version of a 1762 opera libretto by Ken Blythe (2022.204)
Group of Cherub Musicians
Exceptional detail abounds in this remarkable piece by Victoria Heredia Guerbós (2022.168)
Volume of Georgian Musical Scores
Readable book of Georgian sheet music by Ken Blythe (2022.118)
Degas’s Little Dancer
A miniature replica of Degas’s iconic statue by Neil Carter (2022.112)
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