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Terracotta Bust of King Louis XIV of France in Roman Armour
Located in London, GB
A finely modelled terracotta bust depicting Louis XIV, the Sun King, in Roman armour. Of good scale
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Maison Jansen Jardiniere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stainless Steel and Brass Jardiniere with Medallion of the Sun King
Category
Vintage 1960s French Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$2,800
Hermes Silk Scarf Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV (the Sun King) silk Hermes scarf on down pillow with an ultrasuede back.
Category
Late 20th Century French Pillows and Throws
$1,500
Plaster Plaque Of Louis Xiii
Located in Houston, TX
PLASTER AGED WITH FORMAL SILHOUETTE OF THE SUN KING / VERY
INTERESTING AND ATTRACTIVE
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Magnificent Louis XV Gilt Bronze Fireplace Screen
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Light and symbol of the the French Sun King.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Gold, Bronze
S.T. DUPONT Limited Edition Versailles 5 Piece Set Lighters Pens
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Dupont Website: Drawing inspiration from the sun, emblem of Louis XIV, the Sun King, and a theme which is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Desk Accessories
Pair of Nickel Plated Convex Starburst Mirrors
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
This style originated in the 18th Century France where sun shaped mirrors were symbols of the sun
Category
20th Century French Sunburst Mirrors
18th French Engraving to Louis XIV after Rigaud
By Pierre Drevet
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Rare engraving of the Sun King in costume Sacred after Hyacinthe Rigaud.
This engraving dates from
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Picture Frames
Materials
Paper
Pair of 1920
s Italian Neoclassical Carved Wall Sconces
Located in Washington, DC
lyre-inspired rods, and applied "Sun King" terracotta masks. Sconces have a great original dry
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Louis XIV Period "Table a Ecrire"
Located in Charleston, SC
Louis XIV (Sun King) Period "Table a Ecrire" in walnut supported by 4 turned feet and linked by a
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Desks and Writing Tables
French 17th Century Landscape Tapestry
Located in Lyon, FR
Expansion until its apogee during the reign of the Sun-King Louis XIV. In 1664 the King's minister Jean
Category
Antique 17th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Materials
Silver
Piero Fornasetti by Barnaba Fornasetti with Compagnia del Tabacco Signed, 1990
By Fornasetti
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
panel, circa 1990s, bearing makers mark 'Fornasetti'Decorated with an image of the sun king, fleur de
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Contemporary Art
French Empire Period White Carrara Marble and Ormolu Clock, circa 1810
By Juttel à Villefranche
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Sun King.
French Empire period work signed by "Juttel à Villefranche", circa 1810.
The clock is
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Encore Metallic Gold Trench Coat
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Metallic Gold Trench Coat illustrates why Yves Saint Laurent was considered The Sun-King of
Category
Late 20th Century French Trench Coats
Antique Giltwood Sunburst Mirrors
Located in Houston, TX
. Giltwood sunburst mirrors date back to the French “Sun King” Louis XIV. The mirror pictured at the bottom
Category
Antique 19th Century French Furniture
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Ormolu Wall Sconces
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
point of the sconces is the crest, which depicts the face of King Louis XIV, "The Sun King", surrounded
Category
Antique 19th Century French Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Hermes Pink Lvdovicvs Magnvs Silk Carre by de la Perriere Above Excellent
By Hermès, Francoise de la Perriere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
well known artists, Francoise de la Perriere. Inspired by France's "Sun King", Louis XIV, this scarf
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves
First Empire, White Marble Portico Mantel Clock, circa 1810
Located in Dublin, IE
the sunburst pendulum showing the sun king head.
This clock has an eight-day duration, silk
Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Materials
Marble
Louis XIV style Armchair with its footrest.
Located in Charleston, SC
" with a H shaped stretcher.This support design was popular at "Sun King " time.
The luxurious
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
20th Century Sunburst Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sunburst mirrors came into vogue during the 18th century as a signature of the French "Sun King
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Paint, Mirror
A Louis XIV style gilded sun burst mirror from France c.1890
Located in Houston, TX
France's most magnificent ruler, Louis XIV, who was also known as the Sun King. The spreading rays were
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors
LAMP
KING SUN
BY GAE AULENTI
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
TABLE LAMP (KING SUN) BY GAE AULENTI
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French 18th Century Régence Beechwood Serpentine Commode with Bronze Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
and cabriole legs. Born in France after the death of the Sun King, this beechwood commode features a
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Hermes Poste et Cavalerie Silk Twill Scarf by Joachim Metz
By Joachim Metz, Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
reign of the Sun King Himself, Louis XIV! Made in France. Never Worn With Original Hermes Fold. Box
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves
A gorgeous gold leaf sunburst frame from France c.1780
Located in Houston, TX
Sun King Louis XIV who was considered to be at the centre of life in France. The sixteen individually
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
French 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry
The Young Bird-Trappers
Located in Lyon, FR
expansion until its apogee during the reign of the sun-king Louis XIV. In 1664 the king's minister Jean
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Tapestries
Materials
Silk, Wool
Pair of Louis XIV Style Painted Armchairs, France circa 1930
Located in Houston, TX
reign of the Sun King, Louis XIV (1643-1715). The arms are scrolled and the top and base of each arm
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XIV Armchairs
Materials
Linen
20th Century Sunburst Mirrors
Located in Atlanta, GA
vogue during the 18th century as a signature of the French "Sun King", Louis XIV. The center mirror is
Category
Vintage 1940s English Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Mirror, Paint
Mid century modern sunburst mirror from France c. 1940
Located in Houston, TX
references to his divine status. Known as the Sun King, all of the royal power of France was concentrated
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Mid century modern starburst mirror from France c. 1940
Located in Houston, TX
references to his divine status. Known as the Sun King, all of the royal power of France was concentrated
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal
A pair of elegant bronze dore candleabras from France c.1890
Located in Houston, TX
portrait plaque at the top. The representation is of Louis XIV known as the Sun King of France. The
Category
Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders
Louis XV Period Walnut Buffet/Bas d
Armoire, France c. 1750
Located in Houston, TX
from designs used during the reign of his father the Sun King, Louis XIV. Notice the shield of
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Iron
Baroque circa 1750, Ruby and Diamond Demi Parure Set of Earrings, Pendant
Ring
Located in Berlin, Berlin
to spread across Europe from the court of the Sun King. The parure at hand, a set consisting of a
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique French 22pc Dinner Knife Set, Pistol Grip Horn
Silver
Located in San Marcos, CA
: Louis XIV, A rennaisance man if ever there were one, The Sun King - builder of Versailles, was also the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
A gorgeous Regence style gold leaf frame from France c.1875
Located in Houston, TX
style associated with the Sun King began to shift and assume a touch of informality that increased as
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors
Pair of Original Art Deco 1936 Pullman Seasonal Travel Posters by William Welsh
Located in Dallas, TX
Rarely seen matched pair of 1936 Old King Sun & Old King Snow advertising posters, printed in the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Posters
Limited Edition of Fornasetti Table Depicting Sun King with Tripod Base
By Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful round table depicting sun king in black ink over gold leaf with black metal base and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-century Modern Brutalist Bronze Relief by Artist Kopcsányi 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Mid-century Modern Brutalist Bronze Relief by Artist Kopcsányi from the 1970s, depicts the Sun King
Category
Vintage 1970s Hungarian Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XIII Style Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
touch of the Sun king, Louis XIV, Baroque. Hand-rests feature a carved lion-head for more regal flair
Category
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Equestrian Portrait of King Louis XIV, Victorious after the Siege of Mons
By René Antoine Houasse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A monumental oil on canvas portrait of the Sun King Louis XIV after his victory in the Siege of
Category
Antique 1690s French Louis XIV Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Hermès Lavender Grey Lvdovicvs Magnvs Silk Carre by de la Perriere Excellent
By Francoise de la Perriere, Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by France's "Sun King", Louis XIV, this scarf incorporates rich gold tassels and horns fit
Category
Late 20th Century French Scarves
Hermès Ivory Lvdovicvs Magnvs Silk Carre by de la Perriere Excellent
By Francoise de la Perriere, Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
known artists, Francoise de la Perriere. Inspired by France's "Sun King", Louis XIV, this scarf
Category
Late 20th Century French Scarves
Exceptional Louis XV Pd Carved Walnut and Marble Top "Buffet de Chasse"
Located in Charleston, SC
the Sun King supplying the furbishment of the "Petit Trianon" of the Versailles Palace. This marble is
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Marble, Iron
Pair of Antique Green Painted Chairs - 3 pairs available
Located in Richmond, London
and unusual shape, with boldly splayed back legs and intricate backs, alluding to 'The Sun King' Louis
Category
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Statue d
un Satyre. Statues from the Chateau de Versailles. (1 of 3 listed)
By Philippe de Buyster
Located in Florham Park, NJ
, groves, pools and fountains completed the Sun King’s estate. Louis XIV even wrote a guide on how to show
Category
18th Century and Earlier Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Handmade Paper, Ink, Plexiglass
Statue d
un Satyre. Statues from the Chateau de Versailles. (3 of 3 listed)
By Philippe de Buyster
Located in Florham Park, NJ
, groves, pools and fountains completed the Sun King’s estate. Louis XIV even wrote a guide on how to show
Category
18th Century and Earlier Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Handmade Paper, Ink
Statue d
un Satyre. Statues from the Chateau de Versailles. (2 of 3 listed)
By Philippe de Buyster
Located in Florham Park, NJ
, groves, pools and fountains completed the Sun King’s estate. Louis XIV even wrote a guide on how to show
Category
18th Century and Earlier Academic Prints and Multiples
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Tape, Handmade Paper, Ink, Plexiglass
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Find many varieties of an authentic sun king available at 1stDibs. Each sun king for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. Find 21 options for an antique or vintage sun king now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a sun king — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A sun king made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sun king over the years, but those crafted by Gae Aulenti, Kartell and Ottó Kopcsányi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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