A bicorne hat once worn by Napoleon Bonaparte was sold for 1.5 million Euros (approximately $1,641,700) at an auction, exceeding its initial valuation of $650,000 to $870,000.
The final price, including commission fees, totaled around $2.1 million.
A hat belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte when he ruled the French empire was sold for a record $2.1 million at an auction in Paris https://t.co/5wQTn0ZbiI pic.twitter.com/B49Dh0y0Kd
— Reuters (@Reuters) November 20, 2023
The hat, a symbol of the Napoleonic era, was part of a collection that also included swords, coins, and firearms.
The sale took place in Fontainebleau, France, and the winning bidder remains anonymous.
Napoleon Bonaparte's hat sold for €1.9m at a Paris auction pic.twitter.com/BIw5Ncrf2i
— Pubity (@pubity) November 19, 2023
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