Sun King

We can also see the mascarons depicting the Sun King and his motto "Nec Pluribus Impar", of which the signification was many times interpreted.

King Louis XIV was known as the Sun King, this nickname is reflected in the golden sun at the top of the scarf – in a style very similar and look to the cherubic faces in the Palace ...

Reminiscent of Gae Aulenti’s iconic King Sun lamp, the design allows light to be transmitted beautifully through the red acrylic supports, creating depth, warmth, and a dramatic visu...

- Charming and characterful nautical design - Depicting a fleet of five galleons or warships at anchor in a bay with three men in a dingy rowing ashore on the top - The front with ...

On the center, the interlaced L of Louis XIV are stylized in laurel branches, they frame the Sun King mascaron on top of which was put the Royal crown.

The pair with all original gilt is raised by a triangular base with floral garlands and a central medallion of the sun king. Above are three hooves decorated by acanthus leaves which...

Two smaller marble columns with moulded ormolu beaded bands and urn finials one on each side of the enameled dial. The clock with its sun king pendulum is topped with a wonderful mar...

The pendulum is modeled with the emblematic symbol of the Sun King. The swagged platform base is molded, rectangular and supported on short cabriole supports.

As part of the renovation of the Pavillion Dufour at the Chateau de Versailles, Dominique Perrault and Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost came up with a homage to the Sun King. The " In The Su...

As part of the renovation of the Pavillion Dufour at the Chateau de Versailles, Dominique Perrault and Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost came up with a homage to the Sun King. The " In The Su...

As part of the renovation of the Pavillion Dufour at the Chateau de Versailles, Dominique Perrault and Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost came up with a homage to the Sun King. The " In The Su...

As part of the renovation of the Pavillion Dufour at the Chateau de Versailles, Dominique Perrault and Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost came up with a homage to the Sun King. The " In The Su...

As part of the renovation of the Pavillion Dufour at the Chateau de Versailles, Dominique Perrault and Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost came up with a homage to the Sun King. The " In The Su...

As part of the renovation of the Pavillion Dufour at the Chateau de Versailles, Dominique Perrault and Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost came up with a homage to the Sun King. The " In The Su...

It’s a fine example of the Louis XIV style which originates from the reign of the famous Sun King who build Versailles. The elegant proportions are found in the symmetric design and ...

As part of the renovation of the Pavillion Dufour at the Chateau de Versailles, Dominique Perrault and Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost came up with a homage to the Sun King. The " In The Su...

As part of the renovation of the Pavillion Dufour at the Chateau de Versailles, Dominique Perrault and Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost came up with a homage to the Sun King. The " In The Su...

This powerful marble is also called "Red Louis XIV” since the Sun-king liked this marble. £14,000.  

Characterized by their intricate detailing and baroque elegance, these candlesticks reflect the luxurious aesthetic of the Sun King’s reign. All items offered are antique, vintage, ...

The meticulous carving demonstrates the skilled craftsmanship characteristic of late 19th-century French decorative arts, designed to evoke the lavish aesthetics of the Sun King's er...

The sunburst became an icon of design and symbolized the reign of Louis XIV, who was known as the Sun King. In the French 1940 period, the French architect - interior designer revive...

Discovered only in Fontainebleau, just south of Paris, Gogottes were coveted by Louis XIV, the “Sun King”, who had them excavated to embellish the gardens of Versailles.

Like the Sun King himself, this French painting on canvas of the palace of Versailles stirs awe and wonder that such a person and place could exist.

It is based on a noonday cannon commissioned by the Sun King, Louis XIV, for the gardens of Versaille.

A late 19th century Morbier works for a tall case clock from Jobert Horloger at St Laurent Mâcon with brass embossment of Sun King ( Louis XIV) as well as in the pendulum.

Powdered hairstyles became fashionable among males in the 17th century, under the reign of Louis14, the Sun King. At the period, France ruled fashion, and its influence expanded to ...

The first, with his horse raised on its front legs, echoes the portrait of the Sun King, a young Louis XIV, whose rich clothing, bridle, and hat are striking.

Discovered only in Fontainebleau, just south of Paris, Gogottes were coveted by Louis XIV, the “Sun King”, who had them excavated to embellish the gardens of Versailles.

Born at the end of the reign of King Louis XIII, father of the Sun King, this exquisite French walnut table features a rectangular top with beveled edges, sitting above a simple apro...

According to the legend the monkey Sun, king of monkeys, upset that he was not invited to the banquet of the Queen Mother, entered the garden of the goddess Xiwangmu in the mountains...

This elegant piece showcases the sculptural presence and decorative refinement associated with the Sun King’s era, interpreted through the warm, tactile character of solid oak.

The enamel clock face has Roman numerals and a decorative embossed brass surround with Sun King. Seven day Morbier movement strikes on the hour and once on the half.

The 18th-century panel, adorned with a vibrant sunflower motif, is a nod to the Sun King, Louis XVI, who embraced the sun as his emblem, symbolizing Apollo, the god of peace and the ...

The central figure is Apollo, the Greek god of light, the arts, and harmony. At the time, the Sun King directly identified with this deity to assert his role as protector of the arts...

During the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King, and under the influence of the Jesuits, Quinquina gained popularity, evolving into the beloved beverage we know today.

Resting on a squared marble base, the clock stands gracefully on four spinning top feet of gilded bronze, adding to its regal presence. The bronze lyre and sun motifs symbolize Apo...

The sunburst mirror became popular during the mid-20th century, although it was originally inspired by Louis XIV, the "Sun King" of France; it is often seen as a symbol of grandeur a...

There is a sense of French imperial power imbued within this clock, as the figure that stands atop the circular face looks to be a triumphant soldier, dressed in Roman gladiator atti...

Often referred to as a "sun mirror" or "starburst mirror", this style has historical roots in 17th-century France with King Louis XIV, the "Sun King".

Surreal Grail VIII (halo, robe, sun overhead) 2019, digital collage, print, framed and matted, figurative, Digital Print / Feminist Art and Contemporary Feminist / Surrealistic / Hum...

Hand-crafted from indigenous old-growth oak, it features a classical architecture embellished by carved detail inspired by the Baroque period of which the Sun King was so fond. The ...

Sculpted in the bold scrollwork and prominent carved embellishment made popular during the reign of the Sun King, it features six elegantly scrolled and embellished cabriole legs, ad...

This fabulous, period Louis XIV (The Sun King) buffet has been made from European oak and stripped at some point in its history.

The most arresting feature of course is the amazing carved detail on the crown and bonnet, inspired by the Baroque movement that so captivated the Sun King. Even the urn-shaped feet...

The dial comprises twelve enamel cartouches with Roman numerals; at its center is a relief depiction of the Sun King. Below the dial, in another enameled cartouche, is the signature ...

It links directly to the Bourbon dynasty that culminated in the grandeur of Louis XIV, the “Sun King.” Condition report: Good impression, but tight margins, mounted on old paper.

The reign of Louis XV of France, the great-grandson of the Sun King, Louis XIV, ushered in the artistry of Rococo.

Historically Gogottes have been lauded for their aesthetic, indeed Louis XIV (The Sun King) was hugely enamoured and requested more to be found in Fontainebleau so he could decorate ...

Historically Gogottes have been lauded for their aesthetic, indeed Louis XIV (The Sun King) was hugely enamoured and requested more to be found in Fontainebleau so he could decorate ...

Historically Gogottes have been lauded for their aesthetic, indeed Louis XIV (The Sun King) was hugely enamoured and requested more to be found in Fontainebleau so he could decorate ...

Historically Gogottes have been lauded for their aesthetic, indeed Louis XIV (The Sun King) was hugely enamoured and requested more to be found in Fontainebleau so he could decorate ...

Historically Gogottes have been lauded for their aesthetic, indeed Louis XIV (The Sun King) was hugely enamoured and requested more to be found in Fontainebleau so he could decorate ...

Historically Gogottes have been lauded for their aesthetic, indeed Louis XIV (The Sun King) was hugely enamoured and requested more to be found in Fontainebleau so he could decorate ...

Historically Gogottes have been lauded for their aesthetic, indeed Louis XIV (The Sun King) was hugely enamoured and requested more to be found in Fontainebleau so he could decorate ...

The furniture style showed in the same way a smooth transition between the rigor of the sun king’s lines and the coming triumph of the curves.

The bottom of the plate is decorated with rocaille vegetal motifs, while the upper part is surmounted by a flower from which rays emerge. Reference to the sun king, we find these ray...

A lady-in-waiting to his sister-in-law Elizabeth Charlotte, Princess Palatine, the Duchess of Orléans, she caught the attention of the Sun King and began an affair with him in 1679. ...