How embassy-row estates shaped one of Washington's most cosmopolitan collecting neighborhoods.
By The Hunt Editorial Team
August 22, 2024 • 7 min read
Kalorama's pre-war apartments and mansions have housed diplomats for a century, and their collections travel with them.
Expect European decorative arts, signed prints, and the occasional extraordinary piece with international provenance.
Embassy-row estates are not automatically museum quality, and we do not write catalog copy as if they were. Provenance is stated when we have it and omitted when we do not.
Get early access to upcoming sales and neighborhood guides.
Guides
A guide to finding rare mid-century furniture and period antiques in Washington DC's most historic neighborhood.
Item Identification
A field guide to spotting Murano, Scandinavian, and American studio glass at DC-area estate sales.
Buyer Guide
How to win lots from The Hunt's online catalog without overpaying, or missing the piece you came for.