Restoring a sumptuous empire bed
State bed of Pauline Borghese delivered on 1804 by Chatard at Hotel Chevalier.
British Embassy
Polychromy study and restoration to the initial state.
For more information see the article L’Estampille L’objet d’art for this restoration.
Before Restoration
Front view
Before restoration
Side view
Replenishment as determined by stock of 1814
Aquarelle
State cariatrides before restoration
Drawing of the original appearance
After restoration
Eagle surmounting the canopy
