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Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

LOUIS XIV STYLE

As opposed to the styles that would follow from the other 18th-century French kings, Louis XV and Louis XVI, antique Louis XIV furniture is rigid and imposing. It expresses opulence — even its armchairs, with their upright backs, straight legs and lavish ornamentation, look like thrones. Authentic Louis XIV sofas, a then newly emerging iteration of seating, are fully upholstered and often feature decoratively carved frames of walnut, chestnut or oak.

When French King Louis XIV established his royal court at Versailles in 1682, he transformed what was once a hunting lodge into a palace that declared his wealth and power through its design. Until his death in 1715, he reigned with a spirit of excess and absolute political dominance. The “Sun King,” as he called himself, believed that France revolved around him as planets do the sun. Louis XIV adopted the sun as his emblem, decorating the grounds with symbols of the sun and Apollo, the Greek god of the sun. As he stated, “There is nothing that indicates more clearly the magnificence of great princes than their superb palaces and their precious furniture.” He was a child when he became king in 1643, only shaping his style after he became absolute monarch in 1661.

Reflecting trends in French Baroque art, Louis XIV furniture characteristics included exuberant decoration. There were gilded bronze details including shells, suns, grotesques, lions and classical references like acanthus leaves. The years of growth in the country’s manufacturing, such as the tapestries and cabinets made at Gobelins, led to design innovations. The commode replaced the chest as a storage device, with drawers and a surface that could double as a desk.

The materials were luxurious, such as the popular tortoiseshell veneer technique that leading cabinetmaker Pierre Golle used in his designs. André-Charles Boulle, who became royal cabinetmaker in 1672, was a masterful artist of marquetry, using inlays of ebony, exotic woods and mother-of-pearl.

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Style: Louis XIV
Saint Anne And The Virgin Mary In Polychrome Wood - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful sculpture representing Saint Anne and the Virgin Mary in polychrome wood - France from the 18th century in oak Very beautiful sculpture representing Saint Anne on a c...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

French 19th c. Louis XIV St. Bronze, Ormolu, & Boulle Statue Of King Louis XIV
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive French 19th century Louis XIV st. patinated Bronze, Ormolu, and Boulle statue of King Louis XIV. This wonderful statue is modeled after the statue of Louis XIV in the middle of the Place des Victoires, Paris. The statue is raised on a rectangular stepped Boulle pedestal with its Brass inlays atop a Tortoiseshell background within an ebony frame. This wonderfully detailed pedestal is also decorated with an upped and lower Ormolu Coeur-de-Rai band that serves as the plinth and capital. Atop the Boulle designed pedestal is a patinated Bronze rearing horse...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

Coppia di putti stanti in una palma, legno dorato
Located in Salò, IT
Coppia di putti stanti in una palma, legno dorato, epoca Luigi XIV, fine XVII secolo, altezza 33.5 cm, larghezza massima 18 cm, base 10x5 cm. Le due sculture erano, probabilmente, la...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

CENTRAL ITALY SCHOOL Pair of Sculptures Louis XIV "Angels" late 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CENTRAL ITALY SCHOOL Pair of Sculptures from the Louis XIV era "Angels" late 17th Century in carved and silver lacquered wood on contemporary bases lacquered with imitation red marb...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

FRENCH SCULPTOR 17TH CENTURY, Sculpture "Saint Mary Magdalene"
Located in Madrid, ES
FRENCH SCULPTOR 17TH CENTURY, Sculpture "Saint Mary Magdalene" Sculpture from the Louis XIV era in carved wood with a contemporary base 45 x 35 ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

louis XIV-style bust of a man in armor
Located in Ramillies, BE
Louis XIV style bust of a man in armor. France, Late 17th century Alabaster on a griotte red marble base Base diameter 7 cm Bust width 8.5 cm
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster, Griotte Marble

Religious Sculpture of Saint in Carved Natural Wood, Late 17th Early 18th France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful and large sculpture of a saint, probably Saint Véronique, in hand-carved natural wood. Beautiful religious object. Standing, she has her head down and her arms crossed in f...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Late 17th Century French Gilt Bronze Figure of Venus on Boulle Pedestal
Located in PARIS, FR
Late 17th century French Gilt Bronze Figure of a Crouching Venus Gilt bronze crouching Venus on a pedestal decorated with Boulle marquetry and...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

A Large French Bronze Sculpture "Amalthea & Jupiter's Goat" after Pierre Julien
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large 19th century patinated bronze group titled: "Amalthea and Jupiter's Goat" after Pierre Julien (French 1731-1804) The goddess portrayed as nude but for drapery held across her breasts and falling to her lap, seated on the back of the goat with her right foot raised to rest on a rock outcrop. Signed: Julien Circa 1880. Height: 34" (86.3 cm) Width: 21" (53.3 cm) Depth: 15" (38.1 cm) Pierre Julien's model of Amalthée et la chèvre...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Stunning Antique French and Finest Bronze Sculptural Candle Chandelier / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Remarkable bronze chandelier from 19th century France with striking masks of Zeus. This top quality crafted, antique French chandelier is another great example showing that the French in those days were leading when it came to creating the best quality and detailed candle chandeliers. This particularly elaborate and sculptural specimen is extra special, because it could not be in better condition. In all our years of buying and selling antiques we don't think we have ever seen a bronze pendant or candle chandelier that is still as perfect and straight as this bronze work of beauty. Apart from being remarkably detailed and in mint condition and 'straight as an arrow' it also has grown the most warm and beautiful patina. It may be relatively small in size, but that does not make this rare chandelier any less impressive. You will rarely come accross a chandelier that is more elaborate and detailed than this bronze chandelier in the Style of Louis XIV. Mind you, Sun King Louis XIV was responsible for building the grand palace of Versailles and that grandness too can be found in this exclusive bronze chandelier. This excellent condition and top quality made antique of practical size is an absolute joy to own and look at. Both with the candles 'lit' and 'not lit' this chandelier will create just the right atmosphere in a small room or for example in a corner of a larger room over a smaller table. However, with the candles lit some of the old gilding comes back to life and that makes the bronze Zeus...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pr. French 19th C. Bronze Groups Fame & Mercury After Models by Antoine Coysevox
By Coyzevox
Located in New York, NY
A marvelous pair of bronze groups of fame and mercury after the models by Antoine Coysevox, French, first half 19th century. Each depicted on horsebac...
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1850s French Antique Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Sculpture Statue on Marble Base, circa 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small. French gilt bronze statue in the style of sculptor Hippolyte Francois Moreau, circa late-19th century, France. This gilt ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Christ 18 ° Century in Oak, France
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Christ from the 18th century in oak -France Very fine work of good quality Beautiful patina and in perfect condition.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

19th Century Pradier French Bronze Figure Signed
Located in New York, NY
French (19th Cent) bronze of 17th century figure with book and quill sitting in chair (signed PRADIER)       
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Italian 17th Century Louis XIV Period White Carrara Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent Italian 17th century Louis XIV period, circa 1680 white carrara marble statue of a man and his dog. The striking statue, carved out of one solid marble block, is raised on a rectangular base. The extremely well sculpted statue...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Pair of French Louis XIV Period 1690s Carved Cherub Appliques from Strasbourg
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XIV period late 17th century carved cherub appliques from Strasbourg, with scrolling design. Born in the Alsacien city of Strasbourg in 1690s (which was annexe...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Early 1900s Three Musketiers Table Lamp Musketier d'Artagnan Louis 14 Style Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Super cool and good size Musketier table lamp. We regularly buy unique items that both amaze us and bring a smile to our face. This magnificent and large table lamp was no exception...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

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Spelter

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Boxwood Lion - Venice, Around 1750
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Mid-18th Century Carved Oak Wall Sculpture with Kingdom of France Coat of Arms
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Sculpture of Louis XIV Silver Bronze and Pedestal Marble Cherry
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Day and Night, a Pair of 19th Century Bronze Sculpture after Michelangelo
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The day and the night a pair of 19th century patinated bronze sculpture after Michelangelo resting on gilt bronze bases Louis XIV style, circa 1860. Day is a sculpture in marble (155 x 150 cm, maximum length 194 cm diagonally) by the Italian Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo Buonarroti...
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Louis Xiv figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage figurative sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV figurative sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original figurative sculptures, popular names associated with this style include and Europa Antiques. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for figurative sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $975 and tops out at $59,500 while the average work can sell for $7,434.

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