Sir John Soane (1753-1837) was a leading exponent of the Classical Revival Movement. He built this house at 13 Lincoln's Inn Fields in two phases, 1808-9 and 1812. From the very beginning Sir John permitted access to his home to his students so that they could study his extensive collection of books, casts and models. In 1833 Soane negotiated an Act of Parliament to settle and preserve the house and collection for the benefit of 'amateurs and students' in architecture, painting and sculpture. On his death in 1837 the Act came into force, vesting the Museum in a board of Trustees who were to continue to uphold Soane's own aims and objectives. The building is still preserved much as he had left it in 1837. This is one of a series of fine Architectural models made by world-renowned artist, Timothy Richards. These models are made with plaster and other traditional construction materials including lead, acid-etched brass, glass, copper and gold leaf. Each model is individually hand-made in Timothy's studio and workshop in Bath in England.

Individual, hand-crafted work of art

Made with traditional construction materials, NOT resin-molded

Can be used as a single bookend or free-standing for desk or table-top decoration

3 1/2" wide by 8" high and 2 3/4" deep

Weighs approximately 2 1/2 lbs