Brand New! Still in Plastic! “Owning the Past: Why the English Collected Antique Sculpture, 1640-1840” by Ruth Guilding is a comprehensive textbook published by Yale University Press in 2015. Focusing on the subject areas of art, history, sculpture, and social history, this hardcover book delves into the reasons behind the English elite’s fascination with collecting antique sculptures during this period. With 412 pages and detailed insights, this publication offers readers a deeper understanding of the cultural significance and historical context of antique sculpture collecting in England.