"Marsden's introduction is very lucid, setting out the development of sculpture at court; royal involvement with sculptors; displaying sculpture in galleries, state rooms, libraries and gardens; and stewardship of the collection."
"One of the great recent discoveries comes early on: a bronze satyr by Benvenuto Cellini, which came to light in a cupboard in 2002."
"Antonio Canova's Mars and Venus took eight years to arrive in London but would become one of George IV's outstanding acquisitions."
"Perhaps the greatest surprise here is the extent to which Queen Victoria and her consort Prince Albert enlarged the collection."
Jonathan Marsden's mission involved cataloguing approximately 1,800 sculptures in the Royal Collection, primarily located in royal residences. The collection reflects regal preferences rather than a systematic acquisition process. Significant discoveries include a bronze satyr by Benvenuto Cellini. The catalogue details the history of royal involvement with sculptors and the stewardship of the collection. Notable pieces include a portrait of Field Marshal John Ligonier and Antonio Canova's Mars and Venus. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert significantly expanded the collection during their reign.
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