Fine Arts
Irish lots among diverse collection of Italian nobleman
Sumptuous auction explores Count Manfredi della Gherardesca’s many diversions
On April 24, British auctioneer Dreweatts will be offering 425 items from the collection of the late Count Manfredi della Gherardesca, a colourful tastemaker and well-loved figure on international art and design scenes.
Born to the noble Italian della Gherardesca family and raised surrounded by the beauty of the museums and galleries of Florence, his career began with his appointment as director of the L’Antiquaire and The Connoisseur Gallery in New York. He then moved ...
