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Edward Hurst, Antique Dealer and Interior Consultant
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Last month, Orlando Rock, chairman of Christie’s UK, Marella Rossi Mosseri of ART LINK, Lulu Lytle of Soane Britain and antique dealer Edward Hurst shared their thoughts on heirlooms in the Great Room at Christie’s.

Supported by Charles Stanley—whose CEO Paul Abberley addressed the guests—the discussion was chaired by Giles Kime of Country Life and attended by readers, clients of Charles Stanley, antique dealers, interior designers and friends of Christie’s.

The event was a chance to see the latest in the auction house’s ‘The Collector’ series, which celebrates exceptional furniture and works of art for the home.

Here's a selection of images from what proved to be a memorable evening.

Heirlooms Of The Future - L to R panelists: Edward Hurst, Antique Dealer and Interior Consultant, Lulu Lyte, co-founder and Creative Director of Soane, Orlando Rock, Christie’s UK Chairman and Co-Chairman of Decorative Arts and Marella Rossi Mosseri, guest curator.
(Image credit: Lucy Young)

Country Life Interiors Editor, Giles Kime.
(Image credit: Lucy Young)

(Image credit: Lucy Young)

Orlando Rock, Christie's UK Chairman and Co-Chairman of Decorative Arts. 

Edward Hurst, Antique Dealer and Interior Consultant and Lulu Lyte, co-founder and Creative Director of Soane.

Edward Hurst, Antique Dealer and Interior Consultant
(Image credit: © Lucy Young)

(Image credit: Lucy Young)

Country Life Editor Mark Hedges (far right) speaks to a guest
(Image credit: Lucy Young)

(Image credit: Lucy Young)

Paul Abberley, chief executive of Charles Stanley Group.
(Image credit: Lucy Young)

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