Hidden treasure: from the days of Wellington, Wesley, and William Prowting.
The staff were sure the chairs in the boardroom were Chippendale. And they took it for granted that they were surrounded by antiques and fine paintings. When a team from Bonhams visited St Luke's-Woodside Hospital in north London there was some good news and some bad news. Brian Watkin tells the story of an enjoyable morning, when he learned from the experts.
D001154:Art; D005160:Facility Design and Construction / Q000191:economics*; D006761:Hospitals; D007374:Interior Design and Furnishings / Q000191:economics*; D008131:London; D010151:Paintings