Mr Le Blanc, whose bronze works have greeted guests at the world‑famous Oxfordshire restaurant for decades, died peacefully at home earlier this year surrounded by family and friends.
The 85-year-old became closely associated with Le Manoir after chef patron Raymond Blanc commissioned a series of large‑scale pieces for the hotel and its gardens.
This helped to shape the look and feel of the Great Milton estate as it evolved into one of Britain’s most celebrated country house restaurants.
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Le Manoir is currently closed temporarily for major refurbishments with a reopening date set for summer 2027.
Among his most recognisable works is the three-and-a-half-metre bronze “Artichokes” sculpture, which towers over the car park and has become a landmark for guests arriving at Le Manoir.
Mr Le Blanc also created other pieces that punctuate the grounds, including works in the vegetable garden and within the wider sculpture trail, many of them produced at his bronze foundry in Saxby and installed in close collaboration with Mr Blanc.
Le Blanc Fine Art, the family foundry, also marked his passing with a moving public statement about his legacy and the future of the workshop.
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Sharing images from a retrospective exhibition, the post said: “This weekend marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.
“Friends, family, artists and collectors gathered to celebrate the life and work of Lloyd Le Blanc, reflecting on a remarkable career and the enduring legacy he leaves behind.
“Among them was Raymond Blanc, who shared memories of a friendship and creative partnership that spanned four decades.
“Lloyd and Judith’s sculptures became a part of Le Manoir, where they have delighted guests for generations, reflecting a shared belief that food, art and landscape could enrich one another.
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“The Le Blanc Foundry now enters a new chapter under the direction of Faye Le Blanc, carrying forward a legacy built on craftsmanship, creativity and collaboration.
“The work continues.”
Beyond Le Manoir, Mr Le Blanc’s career stretched across exhibitions and commissions in the UK and overseas, but the Oxfordshire restaurant remained one of the most prominent showcases for his style.
His family and colleagues have pledged to continue his vision under the leadership of his daughter, Faye, with existing and future commissions honouring his approach to bronze and his fascination with the natural world.
Mr Le Blanc is survived by his two children, Faye and Peter, and a granddaughter, Jenna.