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The Italian Greyhound
We first posted this charming but rather quaint looking Italian Greyhound in a portrait attributed to Enoch Seeman back in 2021. Just to recap, the portrait is of Lady Arundell of Wardour and is found in the Saloon at Oxburgh Hall, amongst works by Kneller. The painting was sold in 1951, but fortunately was reacquired at auction in 2007. This little lap dog steals the show and if you look closely, you may spot the writing on his…
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Snowdrops
Yesterday’s finer weather has brought out more of the snowdrops in the garden. They are cultivars and we pick one bunch every year, to enjoy indoors. They have a very delicate scent and we have a few different varieties, including a very pretty double. We could not resist the flower brick in the gift shop at Blenheim Palace last year. It’s the creation of renowned Oxfordshire based ceramist Deborah Sears. Her company ISIS Ceramics, makes beautiful pieces in…
