A Longleat spokesman, said they were “thrilled” the Rolling Stones legend had loaned them “one of his incredible sculptures”.

And Ceawlin Thynn, the 8th Marquess of Bath, said they were “delighted to have it” at Longleat.

“It is in an area which is just perfect for it – it looks like it was made to be there,” he said.

While his wife, Emma Thynn, Marchioness of Bath, said the sculpture was “beautiful”.

“The colours are stunning and will change with the seasons as the light bathing it changes,” she said.