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Martin Guillaume Biennais

Transforming Table by Martin-Guillaume Biennais, Consulat Period, France circa 1
Transforming Table by Martin-Guillaume Biennais, Consulat Period, France circa 1

Transforming Table by Martin-Guillaume Biennais, Consulat Period, France circa 1

By Martin Guillaume Biennais

Located in New York, NY

Transformation table, on high square pointed legs with brass sabots and curved table top including intermediate shelf with gilded gallery rail. The middle part of the table top can b...

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Tables

Materials

Brass

Personal Coffee Pot of Eugène de Beauharnais, Napoleon's Heir
Personal Coffee Pot of Eugène de Beauharnais, Napoleon's Heir

Personal Coffee Pot of Eugène de Beauharnais, Napoleon's Heir

By Martin Guillaume Biennais

Located in New Orleans, LA

Personal coffee pot of Eugène de Beauharnais Martin-Guillaume Biennais Circa 1797–1809 This exceptionally rare silver coffee pot was made for Eugène de Beauharnais, Napoleon Bonapar...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Consulat by Puiforcat France Silverplate Flatware Set Service 41 pcs Dinner
Consulat by Puiforcat France Silverplate Flatware Set Service 41 pcs Dinner

Consulat by Puiforcat France Silverplate Flatware Set Service 41 pcs Dinner

By Jean Puiforcat

Located in Big Bend, WI

Inspired by cutlery designed by silversmith Fransois-Thomas Germain in the 18th century and revived by Martin-Guillaume Biennais a century later, this silver-plated classic continues...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Consulat by Puiforcat France Silverplate Flatware Set Service 116 Pcs Dinner
Consulat by Puiforcat France Silverplate Flatware Set Service 116 Pcs Dinner

Consulat by Puiforcat France Silverplate Flatware Set Service 116 Pcs Dinner

By Jean Puiforcat

Located in Big Bend, WI

Inspired by cutlery designed by silversmith Franasois-Thomas Germain in the 18th century and revived by Martin-Guillaume Biennais a century later, this silver-plated classic continue...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

An Exceptional Set of Six Inlaid Directoire Period Mahogany Dining Chairs
An Exceptional Set of Six Inlaid Directoire Period Mahogany Dining Chairs

An Exceptional Set of Six Inlaid Directoire Period Mahogany Dining Chairs

By Charles Percier

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

For comparative examples see works by Charles Percier (1764-1838) and Martin-Guillaume Biennais (active 1796-1819). IMPORTANT NOTE: For all interested U.S. & Overseas clients, we are...

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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

A Monumental Bronze Sculpture of "Tartar Warrior Checking His Horse" after Barye
A Monumental Bronze Sculpture of "Tartar Warrior Checking His Horse" after Barye

A Monumental Bronze Sculpture of "Tartar Warrior Checking His Horse" after Barye

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in Los Angeles, CA

After some initial metalwork training from his father, a goldsmith, Barye studied under master goldsmith Martin-Guillaume Biennais and sculptor François-Joseph Bosio before attending...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Islamic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875) Guerrier du Caucase Bronze Figure
Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875) Guerrier du Caucase Bronze Figure

Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875) Guerrier du Caucase Bronze Figure

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in Dallas, TX

He first worked under his father Pierre, and around 1810 worked under the sculptor Martin-Guillaume Biennais, who was a goldsmith to Napoleon.

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Antique 1870s French Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antoine Louis Barye Theseus Slaying the Centaur Bienor Bronze
Antoine Louis Barye Theseus Slaying the Centaur Bienor Bronze

Antoine Louis Barye Theseus Slaying the Centaur Bienor Bronze

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in Dallas, TX

He first worked under his father Pierre, and around 1810 worked under the sculptor Martin-Guillaume Biennais, who was a goldsmith to Napoleon.

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Antique 1850s French Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chevre Allongee (Reclining Goat)
Chevre Allongee (Reclining Goat)

Chevre Allongee (Reclining Goat)

Located in San Francisco, CA

His initial professional training was in metalwork: first with his father, a goldsmith from Lyons, then with a metal engraver in military equipment, and finally with Martin-Guillaume...

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Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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18th Century Mahogany Table by Biennais in Paris
18th Century Mahogany Table by Biennais in Paris

18th Century Mahogany Table by Biennais in Paris

Unavailable

H 30.32 in Dm 44.1 in

18th Century Mahogany Table by Biennais in Paris

By Martin Guillaume Biennais

Located in Paris, FR

In the moving drawer under the table there is the label of Biennais worshop " Au singe violet". Made in Paris by Martin-Guillaume Biennais, king's and emperor's supplier, at the end...

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Antique 1790s French Directoire Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Silver Ewer, Early 19th Century
Empire Silver Ewer, Early 19th Century

Empire Silver Ewer, Early 19th Century

Unavailable

H 13.39 in Dm 3.94 in

Empire Silver Ewer, Early 19th Century

By Martin Guillaume Biennais

Located in Valbroye, CH

An important Empire ewer in sterling silver. This exceptional piece is going to make each table to a feast. Its remarkable style shows the perfect taste of its owner. Punches that...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

A Fine Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Porphyry Center Table
A Fine Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Porphyry Center Table

A Fine Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Porphyry Center Table

By Martin Guillaume Biennais

Located in Sheffield, MA

The porphyry top breakfront outline contained within a beaded ormolu border fitted with rosettes, and raised on eight circular white marble legs fitted with ormolu banding...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Center Tables

Antique French Solid Silver Soup Tureen, Jean-Charles Cahier, Paris, circa 1820
Antique French Solid Silver Soup Tureen, Jean-Charles Cahier, Paris, circa 1820

Antique French Solid Silver Soup Tureen, Jean-Charles Cahier, Paris, circa 1820

By Jean-Charles Cahier

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Jean-Charles Cahier became master silversmith in 1801 and in 1821, he bought Martin-Guillaume Biennais (1764-1843) silver workshop, to cement his reputation as one of the finest Fren...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Soup Tureens

Materials

Silver

French Silver Soup Tureen, Jean-Charles Cahier, Paris, circa 1820
French Silver Soup Tureen, Jean-Charles Cahier, Paris, circa 1820

French Silver Soup Tureen, Jean-Charles Cahier, Paris, circa 1820

By Jean-Charles Cahier

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Jean-Charles Cahier became master silversmith in 1801 and in 1821, he bought Martin-Guillaume Biennais (1764-1843) silver workshop, to cement his reputation as one of the finest Fren...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Soup Tureens

Materials

Silver

Bronze Model of a Seated Cat Antoine-Louis Barye (1795-1875)
Bronze Model of a Seated Cat Antoine-Louis Barye (1795-1875)

Bronze Model of a Seated Cat Antoine-Louis Barye (1795-1875)

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in SANTA FE, NM

His initial professional training was in metalwork: first with his father, a goldsmith from Lyons, then with a metal engraver in military equipment, and finally with Martin-Guillaume...

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1870s Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Model of an Egyptian Dromedary Camel by Antoine-Louis Barye circa 1860's
Bronze Model of an Egyptian Dromedary Camel by Antoine-Louis Barye circa 1860's

Bronze Model of an Egyptian Dromedary Camel by Antoine-Louis Barye circa 1860's

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in SANTA FE, NM

His initial professional training was in metalwork: first with his father, a goldsmith from Lyons, then with a metal engraver in military equipment, and finally with Martin-Guillaume...

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1860s Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antoine-Louis Barye Original Vintage French Poster, Galerie Alfred Daber, 1956
Antoine-Louis Barye Original Vintage French Poster, Galerie Alfred Daber, 1956

Antoine-Louis Barye Original Vintage French Poster, Galerie Alfred Daber, 1956

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

His initial professional training was in metalwork: first with his father, a goldsmith from Lyons, then with a metal engraver in military equipment, and finally with Martin-Guillaume...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Magnificent Sterling Tea-set with kettle-on-stand. Odiot a Paris
Magnificent Sterling Tea-set with kettle-on-stand. Odiot a Paris

Magnificent Sterling Tea-set with kettle-on-stand. Odiot a Paris

Located in Vancouver, BC

Following the bankruptcy, in 1809, of the celebrated neoclassical silversmith Henry Auguste, who at the time was the silversmith to Emperor Napoleon, Odiot was able to purcahse many ...

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Antique 19th Century French Sterling Silver

Queille Masterpiece French Sterling Silver Pie, Pastry, Fish Server Swan, Putti
Queille Masterpiece French Sterling Silver Pie, Pastry, Fish Server Swan, Putti

Queille Masterpiece French Sterling Silver Pie, Pastry, Fish Server Swan, Putti

By Pierre-François Queillé

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

This model was made by the silversmith of Napoleon 1st, Martin-guillaume Biennais for the empress Josephine de Beauharnais in 1804.

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Antique 1880s French Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Queille Masterpiece French All Sterling Silver 18k Sugar Sifter Spoon Swan, Putti
Queille Masterpiece French All Sterling Silver 18k Sugar Sifter Spoon Swan, Putti

Queille Masterpiece French All Sterling Silver 18k Sugar Sifter Spoon Swan, Putti

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

This model was made by the silversmith of Napoleon 1st, Martin-guillaume Biennais for the empress Josephine de Beauharnais in 1804.

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Antique 1880s French Empire Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Queille Masterpiece French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware 36 pc Swan, Putti
Queille Masterpiece French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware 36 pc Swan, Putti

Queille Masterpiece French Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware 36 pc Swan, Putti

Located in Triaize, Pays de Loire

This flatware was made by the silversmith of Napoleon 1st, Martin-guillaume Biennais for the empress Josephine de Beauharnais in 1804.

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Antique 1880s French Empire Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel, Sterling Silver

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Located in Big Bend, WI

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Materials

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Located in Tarry Town, NY

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Martin Guillaume Biennais For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of martin guillaume biennais for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct martin guillaume biennais — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Martin guillaume biennais have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Martin guillaume biennais made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antoine-Louis Barye and Jean Puiforcat each produced beautiful martin guillaume biennais that are worth considering.

How Much are Martin Guillaume Biennais?

Prices for martin guillaume biennais can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, martin guillaume biennais begin at $375 and can go as high as $16,000, while the average can fetch as much as $9,663.