Four Garden Statues And A Cistern In The Grounds Of Fenton House

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TQ2686SW HAMPSTEAD GROVE 798-1/16/736 Four garden statues and a cistern in 14/05/74 the grounds of Fenton House (Formerly Listed as: HAMPSTEAD GROVE Garden gates and walls to No.3)

GV II

4 garden statues and a cistern in the grounds of Fenton House (qv). Shepherd and shepherdess situated outside the front door, c1735, by John Cheere for Coldbath Abbey, King's Heath, Worcester. Lead figures on stone pedestals. Both depicted in C18 rustic costume, she holding an apple in each hand, he stands with legs crossed and holds a crook. The shepherdess is currently in store, having been stolen c1988 but subsequently recovered. Bacchus with a faun situated on the North Lawn, C19. Lead figures on a circular base and stone pedestal. Nude figure of Bacchus holding a shallow bowl in raised left hand and a bunch of grapes in the right hand. Behind is a small figure of a faun. Sitting toad situated at the north-east end of the North Lawn, C19. Bronze. Realistically moulded figure of a sitting toad approximately 10" high. Cistern in the Orchard Garden, dated 1723. Lead. Rectangular plan with relief decoration of 2 ovals, within a geometric pattern, having the same scene of a knight in armour on a rearing horse. Garland drops at angles.

Listing NGR: TQ2626286071