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Was King Louis XIV a good king?
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King Louis XIV was considered a good king during his reign. He took his responsibilities as king seriously and made decisions that were in the people of France's best interests. He wasn't known to be selfish, like some other monarchs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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French Marble Bust of Louis XIV, the Sun King
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Louis XIV, known as Louis the Great or Le Roi Soleil (Sun King) was a monarch who reigned as king of France from 1643 until his death in 1715. His reign of 72 years and 110 days is t...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Bust of Queen Marie Leczinska after Versailles Original
By Coustou
Located in Queens, NY
The bust portrays King Louis XV's Queen consort Marie Leczinska attired in formal regalia upon a parcel gilt blue glazed socle.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Busts
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Portrait of Louis XIII of France, circa 1660
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Serenissim, ac Potentissum, princeps Ludovicus XIII (..)'. Portrait of Louis XIII, King of France. Bust length with curled hair, moustache, lace collar, armo...
Category
Antique 17th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Pair of Large Ormolu Mounted Cobalt-Blue Ground Jewelled Porcelain Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
The front of these baluster-form vases is painted with portrait busts of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, each one topped by a crown and framed in an ornate jewelled and gilt fra...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Vases
Materials
Ormolu
