The Estate of Richard P. Mellon, Ligonier, Pennsylvania

Following his family’s legacy of philanthropy, Richard P. Mellon stewarded his father’s foundation, the Richard King Mellon Foundation, in its pursuit of the protection and preservation of America’s environmental heritage. Mr. Mellon has been recognized as one of the most important private benefactors of environmental causes, achieving his significant stature quietly and humbly. An avid lover of history, Mr. Mellon was inquisitive and curious, collecting in many areas of the fine and decorative arts, including English Neo-Gothic furniture, sporting art and bronzes. Seen as a whole, the collection of Richard P. Mellon reflects his keen eye for quality and his love of the English country life.