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Necessaire de Voyage of Princess Pauline Bonaparte-Borghese

Martin Guillaume Biennais, 1803–1804

Mahogany chest containing items for dining, toilette and sewing. The principal pieces of silver gilt were made by Marie-Joseph-Gabriel Genu, marked with Apollo's head and assay marks for 1794-7 and for 1798-1809. Some of the flatware is by Benoit Lorillon and the scissors and etui are by specialists. Included in the service are coffee, tea and chocolate pots, two candlesticks, a ewer and basin, two mirrors, jars for scent and manicure tools.These all fitted into numerous compartments in the chest which also had pockets for stationery and money.

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Title of artwork, date

Necessaire de Voyage of Princess Pauline Bonaparte-Borghese, 1803–1804

Date supported

1987

Medium and material

Mahogany, gold, silver-gilt, glass, ivory

Grant

30000

Total cost

620000

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