The Many Talents of Martin-Guillaume Biennais

Published on 12 January 2022, by Caroline Legrand

Auction on 19 January 2022 - 13:30 (CET) - 12, rue des Arènes - 49100 Angers

Over 150 pieces coming from the descendants of one of Martin-Guillaume Biennais' daughters are up for sale, ranging from silverware to goldwork and sculptures.

Martin-Guillaume Biennais (1764-1843), travel kit, mahogany case with brass inlay... The Many Talents of Martin-Guillaume Biennais

Martin-Guillaume Biennais (1764-1843), travel kit, mahogany case with brass inlay decoration, signed "Biennais" on the plate, 12 x 26 x 37 cm/4.7 x 10.2 x 14.6 in.
Estimate: €20,000/25,000

Although Martin-Guillaume Biennais brilliantly diversified his products and achieved the success he won as one of the French Emperor's main suppliers, this travel kit or necessary evokes his initial…

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paintings, furniture and objets d'art: memories of Martin-Guillaume Biennais, goldsmith to Napoleon I

Wednesday 19 January 2022 - 13:30 (CET) - Live

12, rue des Arènes - 49100 Angers

Ivoire - Deloys - de la Perraudière - d'Oysonville

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Martin-Guillaume Biennais: Serving Napoleonic Clan

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.

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The Coronation of the "Napoleonides" by Biennais

This group by the leading goldsmith of the First Empire roundly topped its estimates, with international private and institutional buyers crossing swords.