Tag : James Stuart

15 St James's Square © Patrick Baty
Feb 6th, 2011 | | Private Houses | Residences | 1 Comment

Lichfield House, 15 St James’s Square

A house was built on the site by 1676. In April 1748 it was bought by Admiral Lord Anson from the Earl of Clarendon (who went on to purchase The Grove). In November 1751 Matthew Brettingham, senior, surveyed the...

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Patrick Baty carried out the analysis of the paint in the Painted Room.
Dec 10th, 2010 | | Commercial premises | Conservation | Portfolio | No Comments

Spencer House

Spencer House was commissioned by John, 1st Earl Spencer in 1756. The architect he chose was John Vardy who had studied under William Kent. Vardy is responsible for the facades of the mansion that we see...

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Oct 20th, 2010 | | Private Houses | No Comments

Private residence, London SW1

This house in London’s West End had lain empty for many years and I had twice been consulted about it by earlier potential occupants.  I have been advising on the appropriate use of paint and colour for a late...

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Private residence in London, SW1
Oct 18th, 2010 | | Portfolio | Private Houses | Residences | No Comments

Private Residence, London SW1

A splendid St James's ceiling, created with colour advice from Patrick and paint from Papers and Paints. View Larger...

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