Publications
French furniture at Petworth: Boulle & the acquisitions from Hamilton Palace in 1882, by Peter Hughes, published 2008 in National Trust historic houses & collections (article, pp.58-66) accessible at: R.I.B.A. Library
Abstract:Looks at a group of early 18th century furniture at Petworth, Sussex, by Andre-Charles Boulle (or in his style) acquired in the 1882 sale of the contents of Hamilton Palace, near Glasgow (expanded 1822 onwards, demolished between 1919-26).
French fashion at Petworth, by Peter Hughes, published September 2008 in Apollo : the international magazine of art and antiques (vol. 168, no. 557, article, pp.58-63) accessible at: R.I.B.A. Library
Abstract:Looks at the French furniture and furnishings acquired by the 3rd Earl of Egremont (1751-1837) for Petworth House in Sussex.