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[249] Preliminary survey on completion, Vice Chancellor's Court, 15 - 22 March 1826
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Reference number
SM 53/5/22
Purpose
[249] Preliminary survey on completion, Vice Chancellor's Court, 15 - 22 March 1826
Aspect
Elevation of entrance arch to the Vice Chancellor's Court from the Public Coridor, with detail of incised Greek key motif of the latter's soffit, with partial section through the furnishings of the Court, immediately before the Judges' Tribunal, as originally executed
Scale
not to scale
Inscribed
dimensions given
Signed and dated
- 15/03/1826 - 22/03/1826
dated in accordance with SM 53/5/22v
Medium and dimensions
Pencil, on wove paper (266 x 205)
Hand
Probably Stephen Burchell (1806 - c.1843), draughtsman
The Day Book entries for the period from 15 March - 22 March 1826 record six entries when Stephen Burchell was making sketches of the New Law Courts at Westminster.
The Day Book entries for the period from 15 March - 22 March 1826 record six entries when Stephen Burchell was making sketches of the New Law Courts at Westminster.
Verso
see separate entry for SM 53/5/22v
Notes
This drawing records the alterations to the Vice Chancellor's Court entrance from Westminster Hall. Shown in pink wash, it originally comprised of an open arch with an internal porch set within the Public Corridor. This was subseuqently removed and the arch reconstructed with a rebate for doors.
Level
Drawing
Digitisation of the Drawings Collection has been made possible through the generosity of the Leon Levy Foundation.
This catalogue of Soane’s designs for the New Law Courts was generously funded by The Worshipful Company of Mercers and The Pilgrim Trust.
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