Historical information
D'Estaville was built for Sir William Stawell in Studley Park, Kew in the 1850s. Later occupants include the artist Alma Figuerola.
Significance
Part of a photographic series which is historically and aesthetically significant. The photographs record the interiors and exteriors of D'Estaville, an historic Kew mansion in the 1960s, and also its owner, Alma Figuerola, a pupil of Max Meldrum, and a notable Melbourne artist who lived in Kew.
Physical description
D'Estaville, Barry Street, Kew, This view of the bluestone house is taken from the western side. The front entrance, originally facing Studley Park Road is set into the southern side of the house.
