Noble & Private Collections Including Property from Corby Castle, Cumbria, and Marco Voena’s London Pied-à-Terre

Name: Noble & Private Collections Including Property from Corby Castle, Cumbria, and Marco Voena’s London Pied-à-Terre | 2025 | Sotheby's
Start: 2025-11-04T14:00:00Z
End: 2025-11-19T14:00:00Z
Location: London

4 November - 19 November 2025 • London

We are pleased to present a curated selection of exquisite furniture and decorative arts from esteemed aristocratic and private collections. This auction promises to captivate a diverse array of tastes, offering something for every discerning collector.

Among the highlights, the auction will commence with the principal contents of Corby Castle in Cumbria. Reflecting the life and spirit of the house and its inhabitants, this collection offers a remarkable glimpse into the rich heritage preserved within its iconic red stone walls. The contents offered in this sale include an extraordinary glass chandelier that once illuminated the 1720s staircase, exquisite paintings and superb examples of silver, porcelain, and glassware, all intended for grand entertaining.

Marco Voena’s pied-à-terre in London is a stylish capsule of the renowned Italian dealer's diverse collecting interests—ranging from significant Napoleonic items to Old Master works of the same era, alongside furniture and modern design. The sophisticated and surprising interior takes us on a journey through history, with connections spanning from the Quirinale to Buckingham Palace.

Other private collections in the sale will showcase a varied selection of Georgian, including a remarkable George III giltwood pier mirror, and French, continental furniture and decorative arts. These pieces serve as a testament to the superb craftsmanship and high-quality materials prevalent in the past.

For assistance with bidding and registration, please contact:

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For all sale enquiries please contact:

João Magalhães

Director, Senior Specialist | Furniture

+44 20 7293 5089

JOAO.MAGALHAES@SOTHEBYS.COM

David Macdonald

Consultant | Sotheby’s Scotland and Single Owner Collections

DAVID.MACDONALD.CONSULTANT@SOTHEBYS.COM

Adèle Bourbonne