Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Louis XIV

Bust
late 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bust of Louis XIV, biscuit porcelain.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleLouis XIV (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Biscuit porcelain
Brief description
Bust of Louis XIV, biscuit porcelain, Sèvres porcelain factory, France, late 18th century
Physical description
Bust of Louis XIV, biscuit porcelain.
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'M f g b 28 no 5 ' (incised on the back)
  • '8 24-4' (incised under the pedestal)
Credit line
Given by Mr. W. A. J. Floersheim
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.170-1931

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Record createdJune 7, 2004
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