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Louis XVI

Statuette
ca. 1700-1750 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
France (made)

This statuette representing Louis XVI of France was probably made in about 1700-1750. The figure is made of wood, but has been completely gilt, perhaps in imitation of more valuable gilt bronze statuettes.


Object details

Categories
Sculpture
Portraits
Object type
Statuette
TitleLouis XVI
Materials and techniques
Gilt Wood
Brief description
Statuette of Louis XVI, gilt wood, French, 18th century
Physical description
Statuette of Louis XVI standing and wearing a short wig tied with ribbon. He wears a classical cuirass and buskins. His left hand is supported on an elongated octagonal shield, his right probably held a staff (now missing).
Dimensions
  • Height: 28cm
Subject depicted
Louis XVI
Summary
This statuette representing Louis XVI of France was probably made in about 1700-1750. The figure is made of wood, but has been completely gilt, perhaps in imitation of more valuable gilt bronze statuettes.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
A.104-1929

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O314596/louis-xvi-statuette-unknown/
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