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Sir John Soane's Museum comprises his collections and personal effects, acquired between the 1780s and his death in 1837. Our collections contain many important works of art and antiquities, architectural drawings, historical volumes, historical architectural models as well as important examples of furniture and decorative arts.

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Sir John Soane's Museum comprises his collections and personal effects, acquired between the 1780s and his death in 1837. Our collections contain many important works of art and antiquities, architectural drawings, historical volumes, historical architectural models as well as important examples of furniture and decorative arts.

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In 2022-23 the Museum restored John Soane's drawing office, a rare surviving example of an architect's office from the early 19th century. Here his architectural pupils worked and were trained in the 'art, profession and business' of Architecture, learning draughtsmanship and studying the classical language of architecture. Featured here are casts that surrounded and inspired them as well as items used in the Office.
Cast of an antique lion mask
Cast of an antique lion mask
M1390
Case for theodolite stand SM X292.
Case for theodolite stand SM X292.
XF280
Model of a Primitive Hut, illustrating the possible origins of the Orders of architecture
Model of a Primitive Hut, illustrating the possible origins of the Orders of architecture
M1298
Cast of a piece of 16th Century spandrel ornament
Cast of a piece of 16th Century spandrel ornament
M1259
Cast of a section of entablature based on the Temple of Vesta at Tivoli
Cast of a section of entablature based on the Temple of Vesta at Tivoli
M1327
Model for the Bank of England, London, Residence Courtyard, design for principal windows, designed by Sir John Soane, c.1797
Model for the Bank of England, London, Residence Courtyard, design for principal windows, designed by Sir John Soane, c.1797
c.1797
M1287
Cast of a Console from the Vatican Museum
Cast of a Console from the Vatican Museum
M1299
Cast of a fragment of an antique votive relief
Cast of a fragment of an antique votive relief
M1331