Construction of the statue XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Estimated period of creation of the monument.
12 octobre 1973
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 12 octobre 1973 (≈ 1973)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Statue with its niche and basin used as an ornament to a piece of water (Box DK 219): inscription by order of 12 October 1973
Origin and history
The statue with its niche and basin, located in Toulon, is a 17th century decorative element designed to adorn a piece of water. This monument, typical of Provencal Baroque art, reflects the importance of gardens and water games in the aristocratic architecture of the period. Its listing in the Historical Monuments Inventory in 1973 highlights its heritage value, although its exact location remains approximate according to available sources.
The monument is located in the department of Var, in the territory of the commune of Toulon, more precisely near the path of Plaisance or the avenue Saint-Roch. Geographic data indicate poor accuracy (level 5/10), which may complicate its field identification. No information is provided on its accessibility to the public or its current use, such as a visit or rental.
The official protection of the monument, effective since the decree of 12 October 1973, relates specifically to the statue, its niche and its basin (cadastral reference DK 219). This classification is part of a process of preserving the ornamental heritage of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, where the hydraulic and sculptural elements of the 17th and 18th centuries are frequent. No mention shall be made of sponsors or artists who have made the work.
