Neo-Classical Sculpture

Soane's collection of Neo-Classical sculpture is recognised as of immense significance. It includes works by most of the leading sculptors of his day, with an especially fine collection of models by John Flaxman. Soane had the pick of Flaxman's studio after his death and apart from University College London, this is the finest collection of his work, including three rare terracottas made before Flaxman began producing his models in plaster. The collection also includes the model for the celebrated monument to Penelope Boothby in Ashbourne Church, Derbyshire by Thomas Banks.