The Duke of Devonshire Reveals What’s Inside Sotheby’s Chatsworth Exhibition

150 miles north of London, in the stately Chatsworth House of Derbyshire, lies one of the most significant collections of art and objects in Europe. The famed Devonshire collection has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish Family and encompasses the rarest fine art, design, and jewelry from the past five centuries. This summer, Sotheby's is honored to present Treasures from Chatsworth - a unique public exhibition of works from this incredible collection. In this video, the 12th Duke of Devonshire provides a preview of the extraordinary objects coming to Sotheby’s New York. From Rembrandt van Rijn to Lucian Freud, forty-five masterworks from the Devonshire Collection will be exhibited in a multi-floor installation designed by creative director David Korrins, whose work includes the set designs for the Broadway musical phenomena Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen. Free of charge and open to the public, Treasures from Chatsworth will be on view from 29 June through 18 September 2019 in Sotheby’s newly expanded and reimagined New York galleries, located at 1334 York Avenue. To reserve tickets to this extraordinary exhibition, click here: www.sothebys.com/en/event/cha...

[@mimx0]

Used to work at Chatsworth as a Gardner, the duke is every bit as well mannered and polite as this video makes him seem. Fabulous place to work

[@HoustonTroy]

That is so wonderful. I can only imagine how interesting it must have been to work there. So much history!!! I'm in Houston TX and this city is about 180 years old. No Great houses here .

[@alainportant6412]

@@HoustonTroy Chatsworth means vagina in french.

[@2eleven48]

@@alainportant6412 ...now, come on, you can't really offer that comment without supplying evidence of the French translation. Peut-être que vous faites une blague, oui?

[@guidedmeditation2396]

Chatsworth is my favorite English treasure house by far. I think the grounds and gardens are 60% of what makes this place so special. Being there is mesmerizing.

[@RioMuc]

@@alainportant6412 what a stupid comment.

[@playanakobi4407]

That veiled statue still blows my mind and will be forever my favorite. That work is amazing.

[@megenberg8]

that is Canova's 'veiled lady' - you can purchase various versions/sizes reproductions online ( e.g., Esty), for around $150 - $200. you're welcome! ; ) it's a lovely item!

[@sezza271]

Agreed! It's absolutely mesmerising 😍💖

[@hughpearse]

I saw some similar works of sculpture by Giuseppe Sanmartino exhibited in the Cappella Sansevero, Naples, Italy.

[@louchat333]

It is lovely and so memorable.

[@deborahmerkerson1145]

@@megenberg8 Like many people, I know the sculpture from the 2005 movie Pride and Prejudice. I have stopped the video numerous times to study it and try to understand how something in stone can appear transparent. I thought at one time I had figured out how the sculptor achieved the effect. Now, seeing it again, I am back to knowing I haven’t a clue! It is without a doubt my favorite sculpture. I am going to research the information you have given. Thank you for making it possible for me to learn more about it!

[@extremistcontent1337]

I met the Dutchess of Devonshire (the dukes mother i believe) when i was at Chatsworth as a child with my grandparents. A lovely lady, she took me and my brother to feed the chickens. One of my favourite childhood memories.

[@mlr4524]

You'll have to google the pictures of her feeding the chickens. There are several. The last was as an elderly woman dressed to the hills while feeding them. It's a wonderful image. What a special memory.

[@cassieearle9196]

this is Darcy's home in pride and prejudice. oh my gosh!

[@alainportant6412]

gay 😂😂

[@cassieearle9196]

@@alainportant6412 ehhhhhh am i missing something?

[@donna1351]

I thought it was Lyme park

[@TruthSayer2007]

Yes!!!! You’re 1,000% correct. Lol I wasn’t sure until I saw the stunning “Bride” sculpture. Just amazing 🤩

[@adeleg4759]

@@donna1351 the gallery not the exterior

[@jov8036]

Very impressed by the quality of this video, i work at chatsworth and thought the video would be lame... but surprisingly staggering. Music, sequences through the gallery, shots by drones are very animated, looks like its been made by a multi-millions subscribed youtuber. Very moving video and Completely in adequation with the platform.

[@alainportant6412]

fuck you multi-millions subscribed youtuber shit

[@destree6348]

I love seeing progressive royalty

[@muellkoerbchen]

Well, Imo the music is not well chosen, no harmony with the lovely pictures... And I do not approve the way the Camera did work here... Just not the right way it seems. Chatsworth / Devonshire is not California or East London so to speak 😄

[@SatumainenOlento]

I really loved this video too. Because so often these are made very boring way, but in this you saw only a little peak of many wonders and I want to see more!! Very dynamic video which make me want to book the tickets now!! And still there was the old and history present in this video, the Duke was fantastic narrator. This video was very well made! (Yes, the music was not as syncronized as it could been, but not too bad at all!)

[@e.l.france5136]

Should have scrolled down to your comment before posting. You said it beautifully.

[@insightinspiration9922]

Isn’t this the castle or property which was used for filming pride & prejudice?? It rings a bell

[@Natalie-Ellis]

Yes, it “plays” Pemberley!🥰

[@katerinadicamella]

Wasn't this the house of Mr. Darcy?! P&P 2005

[@Natalie-Ellis]

It is!💕

[@janedoe805]

Good eye! Yes it is! 😊

[@fernandamariafagundessique9355]

Yes

[@TheTaxburden]

Most beautiful house in Great Britain.

[@drinny26]

Forget about all the money I just would love to be able to be around all that stuff. It’s like living in a museum where you can touch everything. Lucky.

[@marieslabbert6009]

The duke looks like a lovely and solid man. They are one of the rare couples who survived life's trails.

[@tradcatholic]

Breath taking beauty. Thank you very much for this presentation

[@notnek202]

Child of God beauty is for the rich snobs and there is no god. Religion is the opiate of the people. Unit for the glorious communist revolution.

[@annekalunn99]

notnek202 I’m decent from chatsworth house

[@goodboybuddy1]

Our government wastes this kind of money every day. How great to see it spent on wonderful things . Bravo!

[@thomasspicer4130]

Fabulous house and wonderful man as was the late dowager duchess credit to the nation.

[@sp-bl1sl]

So sad what has been done to Chatsworth. So much of the amazing work of the 11th Duke and Duchess has been stripped away. Don't know that I will ever go back.

[@pamelajohnson9853]

was so excited by my visit to Chatsworth...unfortunately visited during a dress/textile exhibit so shades were pulled against sunlight and I could see clearly the works I most wanted to see! grr. will return someday.

[@drouinjohnny9036]

I had the chance to see that collection....AMAZING......💗

[@luciemedici]

I have my tickets, going this Saturday

[@SkyeRangerNick]

Even watching this small bit of video is exhilarating. Thank you so much for sharing. I know I am late to the door; even so, my appreciation is deep.

[@crustycobs2669]

Well done. Fabulous architecture, landscape, and collections. Really a treasure

[@rebekahdavis5935]

Well spoken with a kind and emotionally mature vibe. I like what he and his family are doing. I hope to visit someday.

[@privateperson8289]

3:14 love the contrast of the rock trailer style music with classic old stately homes :)

[@e.l.france5136]

Love the music used for this video. Upbeat and matched beautifully to the tight editing.

[@heatherwarner865]

You get to a point with these estates, that you don't own them...they own you. Which is the case with Chatsworth. The Duke and Duchess spent their lives doing what needs to be done just to keep the lights on as a matter of heritage. It's the reason why so many become historical charities and open their homes to the public. I've seen the Duke in other talks and he always seems very humbled by it and a good-natured chap.

[@lizmonachino2552]

Incredible!

[@annacoribioanna]

omg all the pieces look breathtaking

[@luciemedici]

Will need to see this ⭐️

[@FinarfinNoldorin]

My ancestors came from Devonshire, and I want SO much to visit there!! It is in my DNA and a part of my heart. :)

[@josefeliasson]

Beautiful edited with great music! A big applause for the editor from me.

[@sylviabartsch6205]

Thank you for sharing. I appreciate.

[@emmanuelstclair2560]

Thank you to the Duke and his family

[@MMijdus]

Beautiful and informative video, but I hated the music.

[@elnosworld9893]

How perfect that this exhibition is going back to the past and bringing it into the future for integration because this is the time and this is exactly what is inspiring me in all of my creative endeavors Most of which is about the colors of yesteryear I love everything about the eras gone by The simplicity the complexity the difficulty & the beauty I don’t think humanity has ever been at its best and even then at its worst we have a lot to aspire to And the clues come from our forefathers long gone, many moons ago There is nothing more exquisite then master craftsmanship Even if that piece or article has been created by a person who is an amateur we are also all masters when we are at our best and that is when we are Expressing our Love affair with life

[@analiagasparri2137]

Mr. Darcy's home in "Pride and Prejudice". Awesone!

[@thekingsdaughter4233]

Which version, please? The one with Jennifer Ehle and Collin Firth? :-)

[@yanshiighgvjh]

@@thekingsdaughter4233 it's the 2005 version

[@christinethornhill]

Magnificent ! .......What a delightful man , he brings his heart into his endeavours , bless him . Albeit upon a much more modest scale I try to educate my daughter about the treasures of our past , perhaps next time she argues with me about keeping and taking care of my own I will present her with this very video. We All have a tiny part of history within our homes , just let’s look after it for future reference.

[@user-fo1ew3mw8n]

I love it there!

[@nakaayijoseline7868]

So inspirational

[@rachelwhitakeer7197]

I use to work at Chatsworth as house keeper.

[@2eleven48]

Your point being?

[@janedoe805]

How cool that must have been. 😊

[@janedoe805]

@@2eleven48 Behave yourself, your green eyed monster is showing! 😒

[@Mulmulmist]

Have you seen his great grandmother...she is beautiful

[@redamehdihassan1113]

My thanks, appreciation and respect to you. I wish you lasting happiness, success and progress in your wonderful work. Health and safety to you all, with my sincere thanks and respect. Greetings.💕💞💕

[@johnryan2193]

Charity's don't pay tax so thats quite nice , and we get to live without paying anything into the running of our wonderful Chatsworth .

[@ginafriend1690]

Lovely history

[@olegtsozik-wroblewsky]

so interesting!

[@thorawilson1466]

I think that marble statue salon was in the latest Pride and Prejudice

[@c.a.macrae3519]

Chatsworth House was where C.A. MacRae drew her inspiration for Chandringham. Check out the book, Gemini Complex, The Cabal After the final demise of the Cathars and Knights Templars six hundred and fifty years later, a murder and a series of suspicious deaths of the clergy become a link to an innocent farm girl starting her first day as a maid in the stately home called Chandringham, England in 1918. She is thrust into the upper echelons of society and told to immerse herself in the life of the aristocracy, as Lady Mary Tavistock. She struggles with erasing her existence as Flo and all she has ever known. Her questions are abundant, but nobody seems to be answering them, and worst of all, Mary finds her life is in danger. An unexpected suitor comes to her rescue as she tries to make sense of who she is and her purpose in life. Mary is sent to Switzerland for answers and to hone her innate abilities with others like her. However, there she finds a shocking world she never knew existed. The book will be released at the end of September 2021, by Pegasus.

[@scouser2010ify]

I love all the history snd I love that the duke kept everything most of these old money families sold most of it off

[@orion8835]

2010 Attic sale : kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWXZomqYaLqLnLc. Many things have been sold quietly over the years. In the 1960’s when death duties were insane there was a death that came earlier than expected and a lot of attic things were sold. There was another attic sale recently. It’s just that the Cavendish’s have so much that the main showstoppers are not sold. Indeed some families sold everything and liquidated and downsized moved abroad etc.

[@adonistopofmen2571]

fantastic .......

[@jimboslice9472]

beautiful

[@anna-mariecourtney1788]

I hope this carried on through the family ❤️

[@user-fo1ew3mw8n]

I Love it there

[@melodyhart1331]

This is a huge responsibility ,it's has to be a blessing and a bit of a curse . It is beautiful !

[@swirlandtwirl5417]

These ancient people so talented

[@troidesproject9631]

He is a kind person. Here in east world, we call it a gentlemen.

[@user-cf7mj1ov5y]

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[@SnowWhiteQueen091590]

May I know the title of the music background used in 3:14?

[@e.l.france5136]

Also at the 1:00 mark. Loved it and suspect it might be the same artist.

[@user-nz4yd3iu4t]

멋찝니다~~

[@canaandaddario1992]

The house was originally built with the money from the people and now it produces with the charity money for the people. The British have always been gifted with different types of balance.

[@MrBrownnn696]

I wish I could visit the Manor

[@6663000]

wow

[@JoeGnome]

WEALTH.

[@greensage395]

Again, I am reminded that the White Horseman goes out to Conquer and to Conquer, as it is the Revelation at Hand!

[@kennethcrawford3888]

Prefer to see older items, not the contemporary----you see that nowadays everywhere

[@hilaryvogt3869]

Imagine living in that place?

[@c.a.macrae3519]

Manchester-born writer, CA MacRae, met with Carolyn Reynolds, Executive Producer of Coronation Street over a script she wrote in 2004. Inspired by Carolyn's positive comments C.A. MacRae began research years later when life enabled her. So if you love Downton Abbey and conspiracy theories, then you will love C.A. MacRae's Gemini Complex, The Cabal: After the final demise of the Cathars at Chateau Mount Montségur in the south of France in 1244, a heroic rescue by a Knights Templar took place. Six hundred and fifty-three years later a murder and spate of suspicious deaths of the clergy become linked in the south of France. Flo’s first day (10th November 1918) at Chandringham doesn’t work out quite how she imagined. A bright but humble farm girl finds herself thrust into the upper echelons of society. Rather than being trained in the everyday tasks of a maid, she’s told she needs to leave her old life behind and immerse herself in the life of the aristocracy, as Lady Mary Tavistock. Her world is turned upside down, Flo realises she’s not the person she’s always thought she was, and to make matters worse she finds out her life is endangered. In order to make sense of who she really is and what her purpose in life is, she’s sent to Switzerland to meet others of her kind. The Gemini Complex, The Cabal is the first book of a trilogy. It's going to be released later this year.

[@jandavies8622]

My second home

[@larrykaufman8100]

Thank you for sharing! Asking GOD’S continued blessings for your family!

[@williamwoody7607]

Why do I hear about these things after the fact?

[@AliBaba-mb1pu]

2:00 The Veiled statue

[@xyz3188]

😍

[@catpoop7]

This video is so British I just grew a monocle.

[@dianebrady6784]

Ńo picture of Georgiana????

[@ggaffgaff966]

*Pemberley

[@mohdito4]

People watching this can go wow here and there with all the collections. The truth is all these were either stolen from where they come from or acquired from questionable means with money ill-gotten from some dubious dealings. All those treasures should be returned to where they were originated and the Duke should be investigated if there were any loss of life or hardship to anyone in the process.

[@sharihephzibah3814]

The music is very distracting.

[@elvirajakab3250]

😲😍💖

[@engelknoppert9904]

here do I begin ..........

[@rowseybrothersllc6178]

Now its confirmed Casino coin (CSC) will run on the XRP ledger for Global gambling They have been working with the gambling regulators for a few years now.

[@claytondefreitas4124]

Living exhibition the house is

[@joao_mta_03]

Why the invasive music, though? 😐

[@PHlophe]

Chico, its to make it seem grandiose. Oh well, Linda Noche !

[@andrenewcomb3708]

Letting people know where stuff is is wise?

[@assaissa]

In Russia after 1917 this house would became a public museum or university :)

[@tonybinda6905]

Freakin A

[@alainportant6412]

It would become a piece of trash because state money wouldn't be able to take care of this bigass house and domain.

[@azmovement79]

@@alainportant6412 ... like the Hermitage ?

[@alainportant6412]

@@azmovement79 Looted by the bolcheviks, very nice results

[@azmovement79]

... yet still stands today , along with the winter palace !

[@mikejaysonsaba8634]

#EarthPeople #MarsinProgress

[@joelp.719]

ouais ! A part l'esquisse de Rembrandt, bof ! croûtes et recroûtes ...

[@mountopia77]

Music wasn't very aristocratic now was it.

[@tahacherradi599]

It is both, unimaginably wonderful as well as incredibly unfair, at the same time. People are living in the streets in a time of what call "Democracy"; I find it nothing but a paradox.

[@SipLeila]

Ancestry.com states I am the only DNA tested match to Christiana Bruce, Duchess of Devenshire.

[@seanvosler9974]

don't tell the Danes!

[@xxxanda2032]

V-ati îmbogățit pe baza jafului făcut secole de-a rândul din coloniile asuprite

[@artsiecrafty4164]

Wow! The sculpture of the plain polished rocks is so very modern. It shows how stupid and boring modern art is!

[@Montrana2011]

England, the best armed robbers EVER.

[@azguzb328]

Imagine how many children worked their ass and stared in past centuries when this wealth was gathered relentlessly. Truly collection on bones, disgusting luxury.

[@luissantiago8446]

The poor, like the wealthy will always be with us. Now kindly dispense with the toxic and misplaced PC, and allow the others who appreciate elegance and beauty, enjoy it.

[@kamanashiskar9203]

Well, child labour was okay in the past so talk about this house with an 18th-century mindset.

[@johnmercado3730]

@@kamanashiskar9203 apparently some people are too stupid to think like that. They like to attack the past instead of making a better future.

[@marieslabbert6009]

Jealousy makes you nasty.....

[@azguzb328]

@@marieslabbert6009 yeah tell this to Maria Antuanetta

[@LoireValleyChateaux]

PURDY!

[@knowthinself8107]

God I feel so poor after watching that. Thanks, I guess......

[@alexsandroalvesartecultura5116]

A música é uma porcaria.

[@SoneBlink]

The music was unnecessary, the edition was a bit too much, but overall good video.

[@stevenlangdon-griffiths293]

How do you get all this land? Is it true you fight a war and as a reward you get given it? It should be given back , it has no place in today’s society.

[@susangarland6869]

Here we go. Another loser who hates all examples of the greatness of human achievement because they are unavoidable reminders of how much of a failure he really is.

[@stevenlangdon-griffiths293]

PQSusan SD is that what I wrote? No it isn’t is it? I’m not criticising anybody or anyone who can achieve either am I? The point I’d made which you don’t like, or avoid, or more likely can’t answer is he obtained a lot of land from someone who didn’t own it in the first place. It’s past time this was stopped whether or not you don’t like it Susan .

[@user-cl7yr]

i believe the land is shared between him and national heritage, its family land so you cant really take it away but its open to the public

[@stevenlangdon-griffiths293]

Samuel Meisner I was considering not replying, but then again, a point you raised about it being shared by his lordship and the public. That’s great. He has no moral standing as to its ownership except somebody somewhere stood there and said, “here you go, you can have this large area of countryside, it’s not mine btw but that won’t matter” it was never anyone’s to give away. So, it’s perfectly correct to open the doors and allow the people who it was most probably stolen from , in and enjoy it.. Still I do appreciate that you haven’t personally attacked me.

[@user-cl7yr]

@@stevenlangdon-griffiths293 nice point, though I think it may have been a bit more complicated than just "here's some land"

[@jerolvilladolid]

I wonder how many Indian diamonds had to be looted to build chatsworth?

[@kamanashiskar9203]

I don't see any diamonds here. Also, the vast majority of diamonds in Britain from India were bought or won by war, so it's not looted.

Down with the aristocracy

[@the-quintessenz]

Robbed from all over the planet.

[@alephtav4254]

What are the use of these buildings let the homeless in... Much useful than statues that has no life...

[@AMK190768]

Art and heritage doesn't need "use"...

[@kamanashiskar9203]

The homeless will trash this house. F*** the homeless; it's 100% their fault that they're homeless.

[@marieslabbert6009]

Your idea of national treasure and heritage is non existing.

[@louiseborrowdale7580]

This is demonic , and hes blood line to the fallen angels, a repillian

[@alainportant6412]

Take it easy kid, it's just a TV show, for entertainement.

[@azmovement79]

still ... one can't help ,but to think .. " just, where did the money come from" ? (India, Africa, Caribbean Islands?)🤔

[@jinli4787]

@@azmovement79 more interestingly, what money keeps it running?

[@marieslabbert6009]

You are basing the horrible allegations on which facts? 😠

[@azmovement79]

@@marieslabbert6009 .🤔....the world we live/evil .. in ? 🤷🏼‍♀️