Silver gilt jug commissioned for a king to be offered at Fontainebleau auction

An imposing silver gilt jug and basin by a master goldsmith of the Empire period is one of the highlights of Osenat’s L’Empire à Fontainebleau auction.

Martin-Guillaume Biennais (1764- 1843) was a highly successful goldsmith and retailer who produced…

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