A striking antique Grand Tour style bronze bust depicting Louis XIV, the famed "Sun King" of France, mounted upon an elegant cylindrical marble pedestal with gilt metal mounts. The bust captures the monarch's characteristic flowing curls and aristocratic features in a highly decorative Baroque manner.

The dark patinated bronze contrasts beautifully against the pale marble column, creating an impressive neoclassical display piece. Such busts were popular decorative objects during the late Victorian and early 20th century period, drawing inspiration from the Grand Tour tradition and the great rulers of European history.

Well suited to a library, study, desk, mantelpiece or cabinet of curiosities, the piece has strong decorative appeal and works particularly well within current old money, dark academia and maximalist interiors.

Presented in good antique condition with age-related wear, patina and minor marks consistent with age and use. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Measures approximately 21 cm high (8.3 inches).