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19 January 2022 - 13:30 (CET) -
12, rue des Arènes - 49100 Angers
Martin-Guillaume Biennais (1764-1843) promoted French imperial propaganda, notably through his "Napoléonides" series. Several previously unknown pieces will be revealed at the sale of a group of works hailing from the artist's descendants.
Martin Guillaume Biennais (1764-1843), pink wax model of the bust of Joachim Murat wearing the Grand Cordon, mahogany base with Murat's initials, h. 12.5 cm/4.9 in (without base). Estimate: €8,000/12,000
Martin Guillaume Biennais (1764-1843), pink wax model of the bust of Joachim Murat wearing the Grand Cordon, mahogany base with Murat's initials, h. 12.5 cm/4.9 in (without base). Estimate: €8,000/12,000
Following Napoleon I's second marriage in 1810 to Marie-Louise of Austria, Martin-Guillaume Biennais decided to create a series of busts of the imperial family and their closest supporters. Staunchly loyal to the French Emperor ever since he had designed a travel kit (also known as a 'necessary') on credit for Napoleon (at the time a general preparing for the Italian campaign), the goldsmith paid tribute to the members of this invaluable clan, of whom Napoleon made judicious use,…
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