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The building located at 36 rue Sainte-Anne, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, is a 17th-century building whose history is marked by its inscription as the Historical Monuments. Two bas-reliefs, one representing the bust of Louis XIV and the other the Victoire, constitute the protected elements of this building. These works, located respectively in the staircase and a bedroom, bear witness to the art and architecture of their time.

The official protection of these bas-reliefs was established by an order of 12 February 1925. This administrative act emphasizes their heritage and artistic value, while anchoring the building in the historic Parisian landscape. Although the details of its construction or its original occupants are missing from the available sources, its precise address and location in an emblematic district of Paris make it a place of interest.

The context of the 17th century in Paris was marked by an architectural and urban boom, under the influence of the reign of Louis XIV. The buildings of this period often reflected the monarchical prestige and artistic ambitions of the period. The bas-reliefs, typical of classical art, were used to glorify royal power and to embellish private or public spaces, thus illustrating the link between art and politics.

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