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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
Small Watercolor Art of Blue Roses in Gilt Wood Ribbon Frame, 1920's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming small rectangular artwork in a gilt wood ribbon frame. This watercolor featuring blue roses is from the 1920's would look fantastic as part of a gallery wall or certain...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XIV Prints

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Gold

LAUWERS 17th Etching Engraving Jupiter & Mercury & Zeus Hermes JORDAENS - Framed
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Large and beautiful etching, engraving by Nicolaes Lauwers after Jacob Jordaens. Flanders, 17th century. Representing Zeus and Hermes (Jupiter and Mercury) in the house of Philemon a...
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17th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Prints

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Paper

Louis XIV Versailles Print Aquatinte Original by Israel Silvestre, France 1662
By Israel Silvestre
Located in La xara, VC
Original print with aquatinte ! exceptional ... Indian american Restrike from a series of 106 plates by Israel Silvestre and François Chauveau, with ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Prints

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Paper

Bernard De Bailliu "Pitti Palace, Venus Room", Engraved, 17th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice pair of large engravings by Bernard Bailliu is a representation of the work done by Peter of Cortona on the ceiling of the Venus Room in the Pitti Palace...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Prints

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Antoine Coypel Engraving "Amor and Psyche" by Jean Audran, 18th Century
By Charles Coypel
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This beautiful engraving of "Cupido and Psyche" by Jean Audran after a work by Antoine Coypel. Inspired directly by Greek mythology. Psyche is a young ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Prints

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Mid-18th Century Engraving in a Mid-19th Century Giltwood Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
displaying a king or nobleman seated on a throne
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Prints

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Rococo frame. Gilded wood. 18th century.
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Early 19th Century Framed Engraving of Birds from France
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Frame. Carved, polychrome and gilded wood. 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
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Guercino, Portrait Of A Woman, Engraving, 18th /19th Century
By Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (Il Guercino)
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
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Frame. Ebonized wood. Dutch school, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
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17th Century, The Martyrdom of the Four Crowned Saints by Giuliano Dinarelli
By Carlo Piacenza
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Vintage Italian Print Map of Venice in Freijo Wood Frame with Rosettes
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Four Eighteenth Century Engravings by Benoit Audran the Elder in Custom Frames
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7 Colorful Vintage Botanical Plate Prints After Robert Nicolas Folio Framed
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Nicolas Perelle "Christ Speaking to the Shepherds" Engraving 17th Century
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Pierre Mignard, Engravings from the Series "The Four Seasons" 17th Century
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P.P. Rubens "The Exchange of Two Queens" Engraving, 18th Century
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Beautiful engraving by Benoit Audran after a painting by Rubens. It depicts a ceremony on the river Andaye that separates the two kingdoms, represented by allegorical figures in the lower part of the composition (Triton, a sea nymph and a sea man). In this scene, Isabella of Bourbon crosses the river on her way to Spain to marry Philip IV. It also depicts the passage of Anne of Austria to France, to marry Louis XIII. These two princesses are standing on a sort of richly decorated bridge. Each is accompanied by a male allegorical figure representing the two nations. France is dressed in fleur-de-lis. As a blessing for this exchange, the allegorical figure of Felicity pours out treasures from Heaven. This engraving was designed by Nattier but sculpted by Benoit Audran, known as "le Vieux". It is published with the privilege of the king. signed : Rubens pinxit I.M Nattier delineavit Ben. Audran sculpsit Fold in the lower right corner Very good quality of engraving with great finesse of execution. France 1710 Benoit Audran, known as le Vieux, is a French engraver of the late 17th and early 18th century. He is a great French engraver, he is recognized as such thanks to his engravings of works by Antoine Dieu, Coypel or Hallé. He was even more inspired when he started working on the works of the colourist Rubens. In the series of paintings dedicated to the glory of Queen Marie de Medici, he was commissioned to engrave the birth of the queen and the exchange...
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Original 1922 Cappiello Leonetto Cremant Du Roi French Wine Poster Veuve Amiot
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"Digna Orbis Imperio Victus" The Battle of Gaugamela Engraving-1674
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Louis Xiv prints for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV prints for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 18th Century and Earlier, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage prints created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV prints made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Belgium pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original prints, popular names associated with this style include and Israel Silvestre. 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 prints differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $194 and tops out at $2,669 while the average work can sell for $1,265.

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