“The Grand Auction of Roxburghe Estate: A Look Inside His Grace The Duke of Roxburghe’s Properties”

The catalogue from Christie’s 1990 auction at Floors Castle is a manuscript of distinction, reflecting the noble collecting philosophy of the Duke of Roxburghe. It is an eloquent testament to a lineage of aristocratic elegance, presenting items that are not merely possessions but the vestiges of a storied lineage. The George III mahogany dining chairs, with their regal bearing, and the Nasmyth painting of the Scottish Borders, with its pastoral grace, stand as emblems of the Duke’s refined legacy. This catalogue is a homage to the Duke’s cultivated eye, offering a glimpse into an echelon of society where each item echoes the opulence of aristocratic Britain.