European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Two French Empire .950 Silver-gilt Chargers, Paris, 1809-19, Martin-Guillaume Biennais, maker, circular, with anthemion border and engraved coat of arms, dia. 12 in., approx. 66.7 troy oz.
Provenance: The Estate of Hugh Trumbull Adams to benefit the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Collections Acquisitions Fund.
N.B. The plates appear to be part of the Borghese service, bearing the coat of arms of Prince Camillo Borghese (1775-1832) and Pauline Bonaparte (1780-1825). The original service comprising around 500 pieces was primarily supplied by Martin-Guillaume Biennais (1764-1843),who was the goldsmith to the Imperial Court and official supplier to the Garde-meuble under Napoleon.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Each with age/usage typical loss to gilding along raised areas, rim, and underside. Knife marks, abrasions, and minor pinpricks to central surface. One with several shallow indentations to center (fairly unobtrusive, but rocks very slightly when flat). Lacquered finish. Scratched numbers to underside of each "1679,24" and "1680,24"
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Camillo Borghese, Hugh Trumbull Adams, Guillaume Biennais, ParisStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.