Building record 1156702017 - SET OF 4 STATUES AT CORNERS OF FOUNTAIN TERRACE, WADDESDON MANOR
Summary
Four mid-eighteenth century Italian marble garden statues
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 42294: SET OF FOUR STATUES AT CORNERS OF FOUNTAIN TERRACE (DBC2422)
Map
Type and Period (1)
- STATUE (18th Century - 1700 AD to 1799 AD)
Description
Grade II. Four large statues. Mid C18, Italian. Carved marble. Four goddesses: a) at north east corner, draped, with garland and wreath of laurel. B) at south east corner, partially draped, holding ball, compasses and lilies. C) at south west corner, nude, holding a small cup and a short staff. D) at north west corner, nude, holding a small bunch of flowers. Each statue has square stone C19 pedestal with moulded base, panels and cornice. (1970 Waddesdon Manor sculpture catalogue Nos. 79-82) (B1).
Sources (3)
- <1>SBC19269 Bibliographic reference: DoE. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. p76.
- <2>SBC4631 Bibliographic reference: English Heritage. 1994. REGISTER OF PARKS & GARDENS OF SPECIAL HISTORIC INTEREST IN ENGLAND: PART 4: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. 4.
- <3>SBC4649 Bibliographic reference: S Eriksen. 1965. WADDESDON MANOR: A GUIDE TO THE HOUSE AND ITS CONTENTS.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 73327 16458 (87m by 81m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WADDESDON, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
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Record last edited
Aug 24 2025 2:56PM
