Martin Guillaume Biennais

Martin Guillaume Biennais (1764–1843) was a French goldsmith and tabletier.

Also recorded as Martin-Guillaume Biennais.

Martin Guillaume Biennais in brief

Born
1764
Died
1843
Known for
goldsmith and tabletier
Place of birth
La Cochère
Contents

Overview

Born at La Cochère in 1764, died at Le Mesnil-Saint-Denis in 1843.

In detail

Jean-Charles Cahier is recorded as having studied under Martin Guillaume Biennais. the recorded working language is French.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris.

Works named in the authority record are Sword of Austerlitz, Napoleon's washstand and Crown of Napoleon.

Work by Martin Guillaume Biennais is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Musée de l'Armée and National Museum Paleis het Loo.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Martin-Guillaume Biennais”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1694164: Martin Guillaume Biennais

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Elsewhere in Silver

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