The German Ambassador's Residence in London (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)

A brief illustrated survey of the art and architecture to be found at the German ambassador's residence in Belgravia. The extensive refurbishment in 1989-91 of the German ambassador's residence in London was the original catalyst for this brief survey of the art and architecture to be found at the house in Belgrave Square. This new edition brings the book up-to-date with a revised text and 15 new photographs by Fritz von der Schulenburg. The colour schemes of Cobbe and Mees's re-decoration in 1998 of the reception rooms provide delightful settings for the furniture and paintings on display. Dr. Aldington's account of this unique state collection and of how it came into being makes available to a wider audience a selection of works of art seldom seen.