It follows...

...that these should get a good promo too.

The Corinthian order was adopted by the Romans from the Greeks and was bestowed with the association of beauty and love. It is the most popular of the Greek Orders. Detail has been taken from the Temple of Zeus Olympia, Athena, BC174. The temple was built from designs by Cossutius, a Roman architect. This temple was important as parts of it were taken to Rome where its presence resulted in many copies and the popularising of the Corinthian order.

Architectural models

OXFORD CAMERA, Oxford, England. The great University City of Oxford is a beautiful European city. Its many colleges form a skyline of domes, towers and spires. At its centre is the octagonal library known as The Radcliffe or Oxford Camera. Although started by the architect Hawksmoor (who worked with Vanbrugh on many projects such as the Temple of Four Winds) it was primarily designed by Gibbs. The model carries the copperplate description on its base "The Upright of the Radcliffe Library Building by James Gibbs 1757 as it is seen on all sides." Copies of the original plans were used to make this model. Weight: 5 kg - Dimensions:9"w x 11"h x 5.5"d

THE ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR SEAMEN, GREENWICH, LONDON - Queen Mary & King William Buildings. The Royal Hospital for Seamen was the realisation of the wishes of Queen Mary. Sir Christopher Wren originated the design for these domed sections of the buildings, in collaboration with Nicholas Hawksmoor.The building of the hospital took place in four phases over fifty-five years, commencing around 1691. Dimensions 9.5"w x 9"d x 18"h each. Weight: 20lbs each.

THE TEMPLE OF THE FOUR WINDS Castle Howard, England 1728 (limited edition model). This small Temple was built within the grounds of the 17th century house of Castle Howard, Yorkshire. It is one of the finest Palladian buildings in Europe and is based on the Villa Capra near Vicenza, Italy. In 1995 the Honourable Simon and Mrs. Howard commissioned this model and each is accompanied by a certificate signed by Howard who is the descendant of the Earl of Carlisle who originally commissioned the Temple from the architect Sir John Vanbrugh. Each model has a title plate of brass attached to the lead covered plinth. This plaque is hand engraved using copperplate lettering. Weight: approximately 15 kg - Dimensions: diameter of base plinth is 20".

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For any of us interested in neoclassical architecture, these pieces are a stunning delight. Because the examples chosen are limited editions, they carry a hefty price tag. But do not despair, as there are many other pieces of equal enchantment on offer for much less.

I just happened to like these more than many because they all have an abundance of Corinthian columns.