THE COLLECTION
As a family, the Rothschilds were the greatest collectors of the 19th century, seeking the highest quality of workmanship and with a keen sense of historical importance. The houses that they built, the interiors they created and the magnificent Rothschild collections within them became known internationally as the ‘goût Rothschild’. Waddesdon is one of the rare survivors of that splendour.
Highlights of the collection
Research projects
Tableaux de la révolution
An extraordinary collection of prints about the French Revolution.
Trade cards
Over 700 trade cards (early shop advertisements), mostly from France.
Saint-Aubin
The Livre de caricatures tant bonnes que mauvaises survives from an age of censorship.
Theatres of Life
This online catalogue comprises rarely displayed drawings.
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Video of the art collection
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Highlights of the house
Discover the high points of Waddesdon Manor. Where else in England can you find a French Renaissance château, built in the 19th century, and filled with royal treasures?
History of the house
Baron Ferdinand wanted an estate where he could escape London to entertain family and friends during the summer months.
Virtual tours
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