France, 19th century Presumed portrait of Louis XIV Marble bust Resting on a flared pedestal decorated with a stylised cartouche H. 100 cm (39 ½ in.) l. 75 cm (29 ½ in.) A carved marble portrait bust presumed of Louis XIV, French, 19th century A similar marble bust known as a portrait d'homme or Louis XIV is in the Musée du Louvre (CH M 43; M 0048). A similar bust from the collection of Count and Countess Volpi di Misurata - Palazzo Volpi was sold on 28 February 2024, Sotheby's Paris, lot 21 (€19,050). *Information for buyers: The auction is exclusive of VAT. VAT at the reduced rate of 5.5% applies to the auction. This VAT is recoverable for French professionals. It is refundable for a buyer from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for a professional buyer with an intra-Community VAT number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. *Information to the buyers : The hammer price and premium will be VAT excluded. 5.5% VAT will be added to the hammer price and premium. Upon request, this VAT can be refunded to the purchaser on presentation of written proof of exportation outside EU, or to the EU purchaser who will submit his intracommunity VAT number and a proof of shipment to an EU country.