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The Soane Collection
A collection of exact replicas of designs for chimneypieces from the archives of Sir John Soane's Museum under exclusive licence.
The first modern English architect, Sir John Soane was one of the most influential and original of all English architects.
Working in London in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, he produced designs for both private residences and institutions, most notably The Bank of England and elements of the Prime Minister's residence in Downing Street.
Soane's work was characterised by the simplification and stylisation of classical form and detail. He produced designs of quite extraordinary modernity which even today serve as an inspiration to contemporary architects. Soane's unique ability to combine classicism and modernity is no better seen than in his designs for chimneypieces. The simplicity and refinement of detail that he uses will suit both contemporary and traditional interiors alike.
Soane's greatest legacy was the museum he created at Lincoln's Inn Fields in London, which houses innumerable classical artefacts, drawings and works of art and is considered by many to be the finest historic 'House' museum in the world.
In Statuary marble. Commissioned by Robert Fellowes for Shotesham Hall in Norfolk in 1790, this chimneypiece has half round reeded jambs and a 'running' frieze of vertical flutes and rosettes.
Image of The Soane Pattern I
In Statuary marble. A design of more traditional Regency form incorporating finely carved lyres to the corner blockings. This is one of several chimneypieces designed by Soane for Viscount Bridport of Cricket Lodge, Cricket St Thomas in Somerset.
Image of The Soane Pattern II
A classic composition of perfect proportions, carved in statuary marble with a 'running' frieze of vertical stop flutes, bullseye corner blocks and panelled pilasters.
Image of The Soane Pattern III
This chimneypiece exemplifies Soane's unique ability to re-interpret classical form and produce a design of stunning modernity. The inverted bow to the pilasters and stylised Greek Key motif could only have been conceived by Soane. The chimneypiece was originally commissioned for a property in Grosvenor Square, London in 1803.
Image of The Soane Pattern IV
In Statuary marble. A design that exemplifies Soane's unique ability to re-work traditional classic motifs in new and original forms. The chimneypiece has a breakfront shelf carved with anthemion above pilasters headed by finely carved rosettes above deeply incised stop flutes.
Image of The Soane Pattern V
In Statuary marble. This is probably the best known of all Soane's chimneypieces and can be seen in situ at the Soane Museum in London. The design incorporates precise linear detailing and relies on perfect masonry skills for its manufacture. See also the Lincoln's Inn Half Hob to complete this elegant setting.
Image of The Soane Pattern VI
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