Pro Auction are pleased to announce that one of London's most legendary hotels is set to
auction more than 2,000 items next month, as part of a huge phased
renovation project
LONDON, May 22, 2022
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Located in the heart of Mayfair and
overlooking Hyde Park, The
Dorchester will be selling
furnishings, artworks and accessories all reflecting its
breath-taking grandeur.
As part of a two-day sale spearheaded by hospitality auctioneer
Pro Auction, buyers will be able to acquire the trappings of a
five-star lifestyle as The Dorchester embarks on a significant
renovation.
The Dorch, as it's affectionately known, will auction off its
treasures for the very first time. The auction will cover every
aspect of furniture in each room, including couches, lamps,
carpets, chandeliers, and draperies, as well as writing desks,
televisions, headboards, and other decorative accessories. Of
course, there are offerings for the more practical buyer: cushy
ottomans upholstered in velvet and silk and trimmed with fringe,
marble-topped coffee tables, along with the contents of the bar and
promenade designed by renowned architect and designer Thierry Despont.
Furniture and fittings from the world famous Promenade and the
legendary bar will feature in the sale in addition to signed prints
by HRH the Prince of Wales, Derek Rangecroft and Heidi Koenig. Luxury Italian lighting and
chandeliers from Laudarte and Barovier & Toso will be
auctioned, and there will be fine furniture by Restall Brown and
others.
With a history dating back to 1931, The Dorchester consistently made a positive
impression on royalties, A-list celebrities and those with a taste
for the finer things in life. This will be the largest scale
renovation at The Dorchester since
1989 and will start with the entrance to the hotel, The Promenade
and The Bar at The Dorchester, as
well as two guest floors, with this work to be complete by
September 2022.
As part of the hotel's commitment to providing guests with
unrivalled facilities and services. the two most prestigious names
in design have been appointed to enhance all guest rooms and public
areas and integrate the latest innovations whilst honouring the
building's architectural heritage as one of London's most revered landmarks. Pierre-Yves Rochon will redesign the hotel
entrance, The Promenade, and the new guest rooms and suites, while
Martin Brudnizki Design Studio will redesign the bar.
The Dorchester remains open
throughout the renovation, with afternoon tea served in the
spectacular Orchid Room and a Mediterranean concept for The
Dorchester Rooftop throughout summer. The Grill, Alain Ducasse and China
Tang all remain open as normal, as will The Dorchester Spa,
the hotel's ballroom, the Penthouse & Pavilion and the Chef's
Table.
Simon Rose of Pro Auction said:
"This major renovation project for the hotel brings with it the
opportunity to purchase a piece of the hotel's history at auction
as the owners pave the way for a new chapter for The Dorchester."
The auction takes place at the hotel on June 21 and 22nd, 2022 commencing at 10.30am each day. Online bidding will also be
available via a live webcast. The sale catalogue may be downloaded
at https://bit.ly/3LyRmn4
Media Contact
Mark Flynn, Pro Auction Limited,
44 7903018331, mark@proauction.ltd.uk
SOURCE Pro Auction Limited