2-888-695 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The Sculpture Gallery at Holdernesse House, Park-Lane, [London], 1850. 'The Sculpture Gallery...as well as the whole suite of saloons on the principal floor of the mansion, were thrown open [for the festivities]. The former magnificent apartment was used as the grand ball-room, for which its large dimensions admirably adapted it. The magnificent works of art this gallery contains are world-famous, the statuary including several chefs-d'oeuvre by Canova and other eminent sculptors. Among these we may especially particularize "Theseus and the Minotaur"...and the "Kneeling Cupid"...This gallery contains several full-lengths...of British and foreign Monarchs....Among the valuable family relics [are] the magnificent diamond-hilted sword...and a variety of military trophies gained by the prowess and daring bravery of the present noble Marquis during the Peninsular war'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850.