Our 25 & 26 March Fine Interiors auction will feature a second instalment from the collection at York’s Tenement in Yoxford, Suffolk.
21 March 2025
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The Selected Contents of York’s Tenement, Yoxford, Suffolk
The Fine Interiors department are very pleased to offer for sale a second instalment from the collection at York’s Tenement in Yoxford, Suffolk. With original elements dating back to 1592, York’s Tenement stands today as a remarkable testament to the preservation of historic dwellings and interiors, and the unique character they embody.
The Selected Contents of York’s Tenement, Yoxford, Suffolk
Set within sixteen acres of gardens and surrounded by lush meadows and woodland, this medieval house exudes a timeless charm that can only come from centuries of history. Owners, Doris Urquhart and Christopher Richardson, both passionate antique dealers, have drawn inspiration from the home’s rich past, carefully curating interiors that celebrate its old-world character. The result is a space that offers a welcome escape from the predictability of more restrained modern interiors, showcasing the transformative power of thoughtfully chosen antiques, seamlessly integrated into their surroundings.
The Selected Contents of York’s Tenement, Yoxford, Suffolk
This collection of over thirty items will captivate country-furniture and folk-art collectors, featuring well-presented primitive chairs, a group of vibrantly glazed ceramics, whimsical English Naïve paintings, and many other small works of art that will bring timeless charm to their new homes.
The Selected Contents of York’s Tenement, Yoxford, Suffolk

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