A MISCELLANY OF OBJECTS FROM SIR JOHN SOANE'S MUSEUM.
London, Published by Laurence King, 1992. First edition, 4to, pp.128 including many colour photographs and illustrations, index. Gray cloth hardcover in original pictorial dust wrapper - now protected, Ex library with withdrawn stamp on free endpaper and title page along with catalogue number on title page, minor wear to bottom of spine. Else good. A good working copy. Item #196085
Sir John Soane 1753-1837, the son of a bricklayer went on to become an influential architect in the neoclassical style. Designer of the Bank of England among other notable works, Soane collected a vast array of classical art and architectural artifacts now housed in the Sir John Soane;'s Museum which was his former home. This book is a beautiful guide to his life, collection and the museum. Of interest to any maker or craftsperson interested in classical architecture, sculpture or history.
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