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  • Louis XIV Carved Wax Bust in Royal Blue, 35cm
  • Louis XIV Carved Wax Bust in Royal Blue, 35cm
  • Louis XIV Carved Wax Bust in Royal Blue, 35cm
  • Louis XIV Carved Wax Bust in Royal Blue, 35cm

Trudon

Louis XIV Carved Wax Bust in Royal Blue, 35cm

SKU: 210000008846

Regular price £230.00

Description

A representation of Louis XIV immortalised in wax.

Immortalised in a 7-meter-high monumental sculpture by François Girardon (1699), the ‘Louis XIV à cheval’ took centre stage Place Vendôme before the statue was raised to the ground in 1792, during the French Revolution.

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A representation of Louis XIV immortalised in wax.

Immortalised in a 7-meter-high monumental sculpture by François Girardon (1699), the ‘Louis XIV à cheval’ took centre stage Place Vendôme before the statue was raised to the ground in 1792, during the French Revolution.

Today a resident of the Musée du Louvre, the bust still stands tall, reproduced in a smaller scale. An iconic royal figure and messenger of “l’art à la française”, Louis XIV now resides as part of Trudon’s collection of carved candle busts.

Made in Normandy, France.

Please note: Trudon busts are all adorned with a wick, paying tirbute to the primary function of the candle. That being said, these beautiful busts are meant to be collected as decorative items, rather than lit as a candle.

 

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Size

H: 35cm

Care Instructions

At no time should any burning candle be left unattended and do not burn one for more than 3 consecutive hours.
Keep lit candles out of reach of children and pets.
Extinguish any candle that smokes excessively.
Do not burn a candle on a flammable or fragile surface, and never burn a candle all the way through to the bottom, and let it fully cool before safely discarding it.

Delivery & Returns

We care very much about the products we sell and the service that we offer. However, if you would like to return any items that you have purchased from us, we will be happy to replace a product or issue a refund provided it is returned unused, unopened, in perfect condition (including the product packaging) and remains in a re-saleable condition. For more information, please see our return policy.

About Us

Founded by the late June Summerill and Bernadette Bishop, two great friends with a truly effortless and unique sense of style, Summerill & Bishop first opened its doors on 18th May, 1994 in Holland Park, and has remained on the same quiet, leafy corner of Clarendon Cross ever since.

Fantastic home cooks and entertainers both, June and Bernadette were frustrated with the offerings at most kitchen and tableware shops at the time, and with the lack of personality and intimacy, so they decided to create one of their own, where beauty and functionality would both be key.

At Summerill & Bishop we believe that if people take the time to lay the table and present a meal beautifully, they'll enjoy it all the more and create a lasting memory for those who share it with them.

For us, laying the table is an art form that we can all master at home and is one of the simplest ways to tell someone what they mean to you. The table isn't just a place to pass food, you pass tradition, memory, and love, too. Read our full story here...

The story

Founded in 1643, Trudon is the oldest active candlemaker in the world. It once lit the halls of Versailles and the cathedrals of France, serving both Louis XIV and Napoleon's court.

Still made in France using traditional methods, each candle is hand-poured and richly scented. Loved by designers and tastemakers, Trudon remains a symbol of heritage and refinement.

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