Quality & Diversity By Charles Cator Those are the two key words in considering the magical collection of furniture at this most important of aristocratic British houses. Kändler's Menagerie By Paul Tippett Augustus the Strong's alchemical quest for the secret of porcelain led to these most magnificent creatures. More specialist's views: Works of Art from Longleat By Lord Hindlip Christie's celebrates the history and contents of one of England's most beautiful houses. A selection of works of art, not part of its historic property are to be sold at Christie's in June. A Longleat Legacy By Henry Pettifer Many of the Old Masters in the sale came to the Thynne family at Longleat from the distinguished bibliophile Beriah Botfield. From Longleat's Libraries By Felix de Marez Oyens The collections at this great house brilliantly reflect its history and the activities and tastes of the Thynne family over the last five centuries. Rowlandson By Harriet Drummond A fascinating cache of unrecorded drawings by Rowlandson discovered at Longleat. Back to top