Statue of Apollo triumphant over python circa 40 metres to north of Waddesdon Manor is a Grade II listed building in the Buckinghamshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 29 January 1985. Statue.
Statue of Apollo triumphant over python circa 40 metres to north of Waddesdon Manor
- WRENN ID
- far-footing-dust
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 29 January 1985
- Type
- Statue
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The statue of Apollo triumphant over the python is located approximately 40 metres north of Waddesdon Manor. It dates from around 1699 and is attributed to Jean Raon, originally created for Versailles. The statue is made of carved marble and depicts a nude figure of Apollo, who is shown with a draped cloak, a bow, and a quiver of arrows, standing atop the python. The statue is set on a 19th-century stone base.
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