The Sculpture Gallery at Holdernesse House, Park-Lane, [London], 1850. 'The Sculpture 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&qu
The Sculpture Gallery at Holdernesse House, Park-Lane, [London], 1850. 'The Sculpture 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 British and foreign the valuable family relics [are] the magnificent diamond-hilted 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.
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