The Sunderland Room
The Third Earl with friends and prize bull Wiseton by Richard Ansdell 1843. The other paintings in this room are of prize cattle bred by the Third Earl Spencer. After the death of his wife Esther in 1818, Lord Spencer found consolation in farming and stock-breeding. He was founder, together with the Duke of Richmond, of the Royal Agricultural Society. Also involved in politics, he became Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Orontes.
Ox by Jeremy.
Ranunculus.
Ox by Wiseton 1838.
Ox by Wiseton 1839.
Ox by Wiseton 1840.
Furniture
- Two George III mahogany bookcases from Spencer House with slight break fronts and glazed doors. Attributed to Mayhew and Ince.
- Late 17th century cabinet with arabesque marquetry on the interior.
- Pair of late George III painted white and gilt triple plate over-mantel mirrors from Spencer House.
- Four mahogany side chairs are attributed to John Gordon of Soho, thought to date c.1760.
- Waterford crystal chandeliers bought by the Fifth Earl for Dublin Castle when Viceroy of Ireland.
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