The Savoy Hotel in London is offering an exclusive opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to own a piece of its illustrious history. Over two days, December 11 and 12, the hotel will auction more than a thousand pieces of furniture, including items like lamps, curtains, mirrors, and headboards, with starting prices as low as £5. The auction is part of a renovation project following a £220 million refurbishment in 2010, with new rooms and suites expected by August 2025.
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The auction features furniture from the hotel's Personality Suites, which have been named after distinguished guests such as Katherine Hepburn and Claude Monet. High-value items include a bronze-finished lamp from the Hepburn suite, originally designed by Porta Romana, with current bids starting at £220, and a designer leather bench from the Monet suite priced at £40. Other coveted items include a silk and wool rug by Neisha Crosland, an Angelo Donghia sofa with scroll arms, and Pierre-Yves Rochon silk drapery, all contributing to the auction's appeal.
Other unique lots include a mahogany headboard with a starting bid of £5, a Rococo-style giltwood mirror currently at £30, and a George III neoclassical chest of drawers priced over £150. The hotel, which opened in 1889 and was known for innovations such as electric lights and in-room bathrooms, has long been a favourite among celebrities including Marilyn Monroe, The Beatles, and Charlie Chaplin. A rare portrait of Chaplin, painted in the 1950s, has already attracted a bid of £380.
Source: www.standard.co.uk