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The Best of Britain. William Johnston: His Residence & Collection.
Cultural Life Series
Hosted by:
Pamela Creed
Professor Emeritus Barbara van Ernst AM
September 14, 2023 @ 11:45 am - 2:00 pm
FreeWilliam Johnston prided himself by championing – and setting the tone of – British interiors in Melbourne, especially with items that were from his stock at Kent Antiques in Armadale. He promoted the classic English craftsmanship of Chippendale and Hepplewhite and celebrated the ceramics of the wondrous potteries of Wedgwood, Bow and Chelsea. Through his own collecting and dealing he perfectly represented all that is eclectic and extraordinary of the long 18th century of design and influences on the fine and decorative arts in Britain.
This annual WILLIAM JOHNSTON: His Residence & Collection features key pieces from Johnston’s collection that represent all that is eclectic and extraordinary about fine and decorative arts in Britain during the long 18th century.
Enjoy a visually enticing display of over 400 years of art history and share William Johnston’s lifetime passion for collecting. Rare items will adorn each room of Fairhall exhibition-house as you immerse yourself in otherworldly treasures and luscious interiors, filled with stories of design, history, travel, and tales of the past.
The Johnston Collection is located in a residential area. For this reason, they do not publish their address. All visitors must arrive via The Johnston Collection courtesy bus with pick-up at the Pullman Melbourne on the Park, 192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, before the start of the event, which we have scheduled for Noon.
Entry will not be permitted to those coming directly to the Collection including confirmed bookings.
They encourage all visitors to arrive at the Pullman Melbourne on the Park, 192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne by public transport.Visitors can opt to return to the Pullman Melbourne on the Park in our courtesy bus at the completion of their visit.
Once again, we are putting our toes in the water and calling out for Expressions of Interest. The idea is that you check your calendar and your friends, book in with us by MONDAY 4 SEPTEMBER, then we buy the tickets and distribute them to you. You don’t pay for the tickets just now, but all sales are final and we can not accept cancelations once the tickets are purchased I’m afraid.
(Photo: Adam Luttick | Luts photography)
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