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Wilton House: The Art, Architecture and Interiors of One of Britains Great Stately Homes Hardcover – March 16, 2021

by John Martin Robinson (Author), William Pembroke (Foreword)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 73 ratings
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An unprecedented tour through the rich interiors and magnificent collections of one of the great houses of the English country landscape, and a treasure of British architectural heritage.

Wilton House in Salisbury, England, has been the ancestral home of the Earl of Pembroke for nearly 500 years and boasts one of the most fascinating and varied histories of all Britain's historic houses.
Shaped over centuries by the most significant names in architecture and interior design, Wilton is known as the finest example of Palladian architecture in England, with interiors by Inigo Jones and John Webb, furniture by William Kent and Thomas Chippendale, and unparalleled collections of both classical sculpture and Old Master paintings--with masterpieces by Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt, and Tintoretto among its rooms.
The book explores the development of the house and its collections, from the Van Dyck paintings in Jones's remarkable Single and Double Cube state rooms to the Arundel marbles housed in James Wyatt's Gothic-revival cloisters. With a foreword by the Earl of Pembroke, a revelatory text by the historian John Martin Robinson, and imagery drawn both from Wilton's private archives and from eminent architectural and interiors photographers, this book lifts the veil on Wilton House and its remarkable history.
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John Martin Robinson is a British architectural historian and officer of arms, and Heraldic Advisor to the National Trust. He has published many books on the architecture, interiors, and landscapes of historic British estates, and his writing has appeared in Country Life magazine.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rizzoli Electa (March 16, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0847870073
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0847870073
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.27 x 1.17 x 12.25 inches
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    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 73 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Donna W. Ratcliffe
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2023
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This is a great book of a gorgeous English country house.
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Lady V
5.0 out of 5 stars Book
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2023
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Looks So Gorgeous I lovee
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5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding book !!
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2021
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Beautifully written, with wonderful photographs and with just about the right level of information about Wilton House and the Herbert family.

Since the book is about Wilton House, and not a history of the Herbert family, I understand why some of the family members are 'lightly sketched'. However I think it might have been helpful to mention that the 7th (and by far the worst) Earl managed to leave the family's enormous Welsh estates to his daughter, who ultimately carried them to the Marquises of Bute.

I mention this in part because on page 120 it is stated that the sixteenth century family portraits had been sold in the late seventeenth century. This may well be correct, albeit surprising given the Herberts' interest in their family history. However, it is also possible that these portraits may have gone with the Welsh estates to the 7th Earl's daughter as the ArtUK website shows several early Herbert family portraits on loan from the Marquise of Bute.

In any event, I think that the author and the Pembroke family's next task is to write a history of the amazing art collection at Wilton House.
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Gullybrear
4.0 out of 5 stars Wilton in Photos
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2021
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Lovely pictures. Short on development of the house. Could use current, even older post- Wyatt floor plans.
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Custis
5.0 out of 5 stars If you are interested in English country houses, you need to buy this book
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2021
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One of the best books about an English country house - it has everything: history, architecture, interiors, art, furnishings, gardens - just the right amount of each to allow the reader to come away with an understanding and feel for this house. Congratulations Mr. Robinson for an exceptional book.
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SusanHAH
5.0 out of 5 stars Great picture book of one of the greatest houses
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2021
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My shelves of country house books have long since overflowed, but now and then there's still one I can't resist. I couldn't resist this one. Wilton House has such a long and rich history, not only in its association with various architects and artists, but in the significance of its owners in British history and cultural life. The history of the estate can be traced back to Anglo-Saxon times, and for the last 400 years or more it has been the family home of the Herberts, Earls of Pembroke since 1551.

Everything about the house and its gardens has a magical quality, as if it exists out of time as a world of its own. It's a house I would have loved to visit in real life, but this book is certainly an excellent substitute.

There's substantial text as well, for background and historical context, maybe 20% of the book (very rough estimate), but so far I must confess I'm mostly just luxuriating in the pictures (many full page or double page). It's a mix of neo-classical and neo-gothic; in short, it has everything, and more!
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She Who Shall Remain Nameless
5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite English Country Estate
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2022
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This is the sort of English Country House that I would love to tour someday. The Double Cube room was by far the most impressive space, but I think that I preferred the Large Smoking room as it looked more comfortable for us mere mortals. I have never seen more statues either with the possible exception of a visit to the British Museum. This book was a lovely addition to my interiors and architecture library.
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Barry Cooke
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is beautiful!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2022
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This book is substantial, priced reasonably, and beautiful!!! As an artist, it’s exactly what I was looking for regarding design, color and style. Great purchase!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is beautiful!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2022
This book is substantial, priced reasonably, and beautiful!!! As an artist, it’s exactly what I was looking for regarding design, color and style. Great purchase!
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Serge Pare
5.0 out of 5 stars SUPER VOLUME!
Reviewed in Canada on July 29, 2021
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Très beau volume relié, rempli de super photos, volume de très grande qualité... à découvrir pour les amateurs de manoirs anglais, j'adore. De plus, super prix sur Amazon!
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Reviewed in Italy on January 15, 2022
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Libro molto bello per una delle “case” più belle d Inghilterra. Molto bella la parte iconografica. Purtroppo, per quanto mi riguarda non è sta dedicato abbastanza spazio alle grandi opere di Van Dyck esistenti nella dimora. Peccato. Comunque veramente un bel libro.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely beautiful book
Reviewed in Germany on June 17, 2021
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Beautifully presented, great design. Text very well researched and easy to read. Important addition to my selection of books on Country Houses. Worth every cent !!!!
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