Bas-relief In Plaster And Wood Depicting The Sun King
An important and spectacular arched bas-relief depicting the Sun King as Louis XIV. The sovereign appears facing forward, crowned with laurel, at the center of a large, radiant medallion representing the sun, the monarch's personal emblem. A banner bears the famous Latin motto: "NEC PLURIBUS IMPAR" ("Like no other" / "Superior to all"). On either side of the medallion, a symmetrical decoration of scrolls, acanthus leaves, and floral motifs unfolds with breadth and elegance. The whole is framed by an architectural molding forming a wide, arched pediment.
4 500 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Good condition
Material: Plaster
Width: 295 cm
Height: 128 cm
Reference (ID): 1707611
Availability: In stock
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