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A Devon Artistic Legacy; Property from the Lives of Miss Jeanne du Maurier and Miss Nöel Welch

Timed Auction    6th March - 15th March

Jeanne du Maurier (sister of Daphne du Maurier) and her life partner, the poet Nöel Welch lived together at Half Moon House, Manaton from 1954-1997. Here they collected items showing their artistic and literary interests. The items being sold range from furniture and ceramics to equestrian related objects that reflect their great love of horse riding.

 Following their deaths the contents of the house came to the National Trust to make use of as they wished. The Trust has decided to sell some items as part of this auction sale. Proceeds will go to the conservation care of nearby National Trust places.

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