The 6th Annual Lecture & Luncheon for American Friends of British Art was held on January 14, 2017 at the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach. The guest speaker was the Marchioness Townshend, who presented “One Room at Raynham”. Lady Townshend’s fascinating talk highlighted the transition that she and her husband, the Marquis Townshend, have experienced upon moving into their 17th century ancestral home, Raynham Hall. Particular focus was given to the house’s extensive art collection. The Hon. Dave Prodger, British Consul-General to Miami, also addressed attendees and welcomed them to the event.
First Republic Bank was the Presenting Sponsor for the event, along with additional sponsorship by Findlay Galleries, Smith and Moore Architects, William R. Eubanks Interior Design, Ben Stein of Brown Harris Stevens, Jennifer Garrigues Interiors, Paris Ceramics, Katherine Shenaman Interiors, and The Parker Gallery (UK).