Material concerning the sale of the contents of Frampton Court, Frampton, near Dorchester

This material is held atPaul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art

  • Reference
    • GB 3010 WR/1227
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1931
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 newspaper cutting; 1 letter

Scope and Content

Includes:

-newspaper cutting concerning the sale of Frampton Court and 6,700 acres in Dorset belonging to the Sheridan family. It includes information on the history of the mansion's ownership

-letter from Brinsley Sheridan, dated 20 June 192[8], requesting William Roberts to value two portraits by Gainsborough of Mr and Mrs Frances Brown of Frampton

1 item pasted into and 1 item removed from: Fox & Sons (1931) Appointments of the mansion Frampton Court, Frampton, nr Dorchester. [Auction catalogue] Bournemouth: Fox & Sons

[Available in the Paul Mellon Centre's Library, see URL below]

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