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Louis XIV Wall Clocks

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
Antique French Cartel Clock of Venus with Cherubs
By Jacques Caffieri
Located in London, GB
Antique French cartel clock of Venus with cherubs French, Late 19th Century Height 120cm, width 55cm, depth 20cm This remarkable cartel clock is inspired by an 18th-century desi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French Cartel Clock of Venus with Cherubs
Antique French Cartel Clock of Venus with Cherubs

Antique French Cartel Clock of Venus with Cherubs

Large Scale Period Louis XIV Boulle Cartel Clock with Matching Plinth/Bracket
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Grand scale boulle Cartel clock and matching plinth, the ebonized wood case is embellished all-over with gilded bronze mounts (re-gilt). The medall...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

Large Scale Period Louis XIV Boulle Cartel Clock with Matching Plinth/Bracket
Large Scale Period Louis XIV Boulle Cartel Clock with Matching Plinth/Bracket

Large Scale Period Louis XIV Boulle Cartel Clock with Matching Plinth/Bracket

17th Century Time Clock Cartel Louis XIV André Boulle Marquetry
By Gilles Martinot
Located in Marseille, FR
Pendulum cartel Louis XIV Boulle marquetry seventeenth and bronze Ormolu with its matching pedestal. baby decor mower by Martinot watchmaker in Paris. Good ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Clocks

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Marine turtle

17th Century Time Clock Cartel Louis XIV André Boulle Marquetry
17th Century Time Clock Cartel Louis XIV André Boulle Marquetry

17th Century Time Clock Cartel Louis XIV André Boulle Marquetry

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Oak Wall Clock ~ Cartel
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clock ~ Cartel was sculpted from solid old-growth quarter-sawn oak to create a work of art for your wall that was also originally designed to provi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Clocks

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Oak Wall Clock ~ Cartel
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Oak Wall Clock ~ Cartel

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Oak Wall Clock ~ Cartel

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu Cartel Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu cartel clock. The clock is raised on its original wall mounting stand with a lovely foliate bottom finial ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Clocks

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu Cartel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu Cartel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu Cartel Clock

19th Century French Wall Clock In Lapis Lazuli By Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Southall, GB
Elegant wall clock by Paul Sormani, in blue lapis lazuli and gilt bronze ormolu. Paul Sormani was a famed French 19th century cabinetmaker, renown for his production of magnificent...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Wall Clocks

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Lapis Lazuli

19th Century French Wall Clock In Lapis Lazuli By Paul Sormani
19th Century French Wall Clock In Lapis Lazuli By Paul Sormani

19th Century French Wall Clock In Lapis Lazuli By Paul Sormani

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Louis Xiv wall clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV wall clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV wall clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall clocks, popular names associated with this style include and Gilles Martinot. 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 wall clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $10,806 and tops out at $19,800 while the average work can sell for $13,433.

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