Artlyst: Stephen Cox: Atavistic Sculptures Adorn Houghton Hall Norfolk – Sue Hubbard
By Sue Hubbard
May 7, 2025
Houghton Hall, in Norfolk, was commissioned by the first British Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. The interiors of this Palladian house are sumptuous, with opulent ceilings designed by the architect William Kent. Although much of its art collection has been sold off for tax purposes, the state rooms still pack a punch with their lavish tapestries, chandeliers, four-poster beds and gilded furniture that formed the backdrop to many a political meeting and glittering royal reception, reflecting the power and prestige of the Walpole family.
Photography by Pete Huggins © Houghton Hall
