Philippe Caffieri (1634–1716): The Sculptor of Louis XIV’s Glory Philippe Caffiéri (1634–1716), also known as filippo caffieri, was an Italian decorative sculptor, active mainly in france.he was born in rome to an aristocratic family originally from naples. after briefly serving pope alexander vii, was brought to france by cardinal mazarin and entered the service of louis xiv in 1660. he installed him in the same building as the gobelins manufactory, engaged in decorative, design, and engineering work for the french crown. he married the sister of the king’s painter, charles le brun. he was…