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Over twelve months ago we bought a ‘pile of pieces’ that had been buried away in a local store, forgotten for years. A lengthy reconstruction project followed and we’re delighted with the result, this wonderful eighteenth century Louis XVI fireplace of elegant and restrained design. Further research followed and we now believe the central gilt-bronze bas-relief which depicts an allegory of astronomy to be by Parisienne bronseur Etienne Martincourt. Keen observers will note the similarities between this and the panel on one of Jean Henri Riesener’s greatest masterpieces, the Jewel Cabinet made in 1787 for the Comtesse de Provence’s bedroom at Versailles. It was later sold at sale of George Watson-Taylor in 1825 to George IV for use at Windsor Castle, where the cabinet remains until this day.

Job Opportunity!
We’re looking for a talented photographer to join us here at Brunswick House. New pieces come in daily, from grand architectural features to humble door-knockers and there are endless inspiring backdrops to work with.
The role includes:
• Producing high-quality stock photography
• Interiors shots for social media/press
• Editing and post-production
• Website/online sales platforms uploading
• Sales
This is a rare opportunity (our current photographer has been with us for over fifteen years!) to create beautiful, atmospheric imagery in a gorgeous eighteenth century mansion.
If this sounds as though it would suit you or somebody you know, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your portfolio and CV to [email protected]

A number of new pieces groped together – to the rear stands an early nineteenth century Kilkenny Fossil fireplace, a wonderful and strict Irish Georgian design, barely discernible and ontop of this is a bronzed plaster plaque of a Whippet by revered Italian plaster-caster, Domenico Brucciani. To the front is a richly patinated eighteenth century cockpen armchair, smartly dressed in black horsehair, and a mahogany tilt-top table with wonderful shimmering palmwood crossbanding to the edge. All online, further details and photos can be found on the website

Brunswick House, dressed in its Christmas livery - thanks to

A gathering of pieces that have arrived recently into the shop – early nineteenth century Belgian Black marble chimneypiece in the Neo-Grecian style that was popular at that time (preferred after the extravagant detail of neo-classicism), iron hobgrate in the manner of George Bullock with a wonderful oversized anthemion cresting, one of pair of nineteenth century Italian bronze Athénienne, large early eighteenth century Italian commode (ex. Holkham), small bronze of Mercury with his caduceus and a couple of Jean Gris lithographs. Keep an eye on the website for new stock that is coming in on a daily basis.

Fine and robust mid-Victorian cast iron garden seat by Coalbrookdale, exceptional quality casting consistent with all the output from this revered foundry

Eight Pablo Picasso lithographs from his ‘Luncheon on the grass’ series published in 1962, reworkings of Edouard Manet’s scandalous 1862 painting, Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe d’après. Available individually in gilt frames.

New in - fine late eighteenth century carved statuary marble chimneypiece inlaid with flutes and veneers of the most wonderful Convent Sienna marble

The Study, Brunswick House

Scottish Arts and Crafts ‘Stronza’ armchair with pine frame, retailed by Liberty’s, c.1900, formerly in the collection of film director (Victor) Gareth Gundry

Petite Atelier Marolles iron fire screen, hand forged in France at some point in the 1950s or 60s. The group’s original metalworker was a Monsieur Henri Vian, later joined by other local smiths Monsieur Dewaele of Saint-Georges sur Cher and Monsieur Courtin and his son from Chitenay