Statue Of Adonis is a Grade II listed building in the Central Bedfordshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 23 January 1961. Statue.

Statue Of Adonis

WRENN ID
eternal-panel-lark
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Country
England
Date first listed
23 January 1961
Type
Statue
Source
Historic England listing

Description

WOBURN SP-9632-9732 WOBURN PARK 10/147 Statue of Adonis (formerly listed 23.1.61 under Sculptural groups in Woburn GV II Abbey Courtyard) Statue. Circa 1700 by J V Legterin (floruit 1685-1708). Ashlar, blackened at a later date (probably to disguise the repairs in marble) to imitate lead. Stands on rectangular ashlar plinth with moulded base and cap. Statue and plinth together stand approximately 3 metres high. Depicts standing figure of Adonis with putto at L heel. Holds remains of something in R hand (probably a bow) and has quiver on L. Forms a group with items 10/145, 10/146 and 10/148, which depict Diana, Juno and Apollo.

Listing NGR: SP9648032532

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