Bronzes from the Biennais Napoleonides series surface in upstate New York

Spotted in a regular ‘Thursday Morning at Stair’ sale in upstate New York, a trio of French Empire gilt bronzes by Martin-Guillaume Biennais sold way above expectations on January 15.

After just six muscular bids they hammered for $40,000 (£31,500) against an estimate of $800-$1200.