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Friday, June 19, 2026 · No. 169
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Bonhams Sells Napoleon Death Mask for £169,250 at Knightsbridge Auction

Bonhams Sells Napoleon Death Mask for £169,250 at Knightsbridge Auction

A cast of the death mask of Napoleon Bonaparte sold for £169,250 at Bonhams Book, Map and Manuscript sale in Knightsbridge, London. It exceeded the estimate of £40,000-60,000.

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Artcurial to Auction Original 1889 Eiffel Tower Staircase Section Estimated at €40,000 - €50,000

Artcurial to Auction Original 1889 Eiffel Tower Staircase Section Estimated at €40,000 - €50,000

Artcurial will offer section no. 1 of the original spiral staircase from the Eiffel Tower in its May 21, 2026 sale.

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