Author(s):
coysevox, antoine (lyon, 29–09–1640 - paris, 10–10–1720), sculptor
date of production: in 1687
dating in century: 17th century
type(s) of object(s): sculpture
name(s): statue
dimensions - artwork:
height: 2. 5m
dimensions - base:
height: 144cm
width: 62cm
description:
round sculpture accompanied by two bas-reliefs adorning the pedestal
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription - anterior base of the base, hollow: louis
iconographic description:
louis xiv. Man, king, roman emperor, antique drapery, wig, breastplate, leggings. Right bas-relief: the angel of france expelling heresy, allegory. Left bas-relief: distribution of food to the poor. Historical commentary:
this pedestrian statue is one of the rare monumental effigies of the sun king that escaped revolutionary destruction. It comes from the paris city hall, where it adorned the arcade at the back of the courtyard. A first marble statue by gilles guérin, representing louis xiv victorious over the fronde, was placed there in 1654. Invited to a feast offered on january 30, 1687 by the municipality of paris, the king declared that this image “was no longer in season. ” the city office had the statue of guérin removed, which is today in the chantilly estate, and of which the carnavalet museum has a bronze reduction; he immediately ordered a new statue from coysevox, more peaceful in spirit, which was inaugurated on july 14, 1689. (excerpt from the text by bernard de montgolfier)
acquisition mode: unknown acquisition mode
name of donor, testator, seller: department of fine arts of the city of paris
date of acquisition: 11–1887
institution: carnavalet museum, history of paris
inventory number: s29. Date: En 1687.
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