An architectural design for the garden front of 12A Kensington Palace Gardens, London

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James J. Murray (1831-1899) and George Housman Thomas (1824-1868)
An architectural design for the garden front of 12A Kensington Palace Gardens, London
pencil and grey wash
28 x 44½ in. (71 x 113 cm.)

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Lot Essay

This house, currently inhabited by the Royal Nepalese Embassy, was comissioned by Sir Morton Peto. Peto was an extraordinary entrepeneur involved in a large amount of construction ventures such as Nelson's Column, the Reform Club and various railways.

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