Napoleon’s Hat Sells for $2.1 Million at Auction in France
The black bicorn hat, believed to have belonged to the 19th-century French emperor, had been expected to sell for far less. | Date: | |
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Hat worn by Napoleon sells for $2.1 million at auction of French emperor’s belongings
A faded and cracked felt bicorne hat worn by Napoléon Bonaparte sold for $2.1 million at an auction of the French emperor’s belongings Sunday.Nov. 20, 2023 - nbcnews.com - NBC News Top Stories -
A hat worn by Napoleon sold for $2.1 million at an auction of the French emperor's belongings
A faded, cracked felt hat worn by Napoléon Bonaparte sold for $2.1 million at an auction Sunday of the French emperor’s belongingsNov. 19, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Entertainment -
A hat worn by Napoleon sold for $2.1 million at an auction of the French emperor's belongings
A faded, cracked felt hat worn by Napoléon Bonaparte sold for $2.1 million at an auction Sunday of the French emperor’s belongingsNov. 19, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: International -
One of Napoleon's signature hats on auction in France could fetch upwards of $650,000
One of the signature broad, black bicorne hats that Napoleon Bonaparte wore when he ruled 19th-century France and waged war in Europe is expected to fetch more than half a million euros (dollars) at auctionNov. 17, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Top Stories -
Napoleon's hat sells for record amount at auction
The sale of Napoleon's at far surpassed the auction house's expectations – and the previous record holder.Nov. 20, 2023 - cbsnews.com - World - CBSNews.com -
Napoleon Bonaparte’s hat sells for €1.9m at Paris auction
The black bicorne felt hat was a trademark of the French emperor, and was sold above estimates.Nov. 19, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home - France -
Hat worn by Napoleon fetches record €1.9m at Paris auction
Black bicorne hat is one of 20 remaining that once belonged to French emperor, who famously wore them sideways. A two-cornered hat worn by Napoleon Bonaparte during his reign as French emperor has fetched a record €1.932m (£1.69m) at an auction in ...Nov. 19, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian -
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Picasso painting sells for more than $139 million at auction
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Blue diamond sells for more than $44 million at Christie's auction in Geneva
Christie’s says the largest fancy vivid blue diamond to ever come to auction has sold for more than $44 million, far outstripping the pre-sale estimateNov. 7, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Entertainment -
Shell sues Greenpeace for $2.1 million after protests in the North Sea
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France Scoffs at an Englishman’s ‘Napoleon’
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France 14-0 Gibraltar: Kylian Mbappe scores hat-trick in record win
France score seven goals in each half as they record their biggest ever win by thrashing 10-man Gibraltar 14-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying.Nov. 18, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home -
Bowie's handwritten lyrics could sell at auction for £100,000
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Victor Wembanyama's Spurs rookie debut jersey sells for record $762,000 at auction
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'Remarkable' Titanic menu sells for £84,000 at Wiltshire auction
Hundreds of items from the RMS Titanic went up for auction on Saturday.Nov. 12, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home -
Michael Jackson jacket sells for £250,000 at auction
The leather jacket went under the hammer alongside items previously owned by Amy Winehouse and George Michael.Nov. 11, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home -
Picasso masterpiece kicks off auction season forecast to sell $2.5bn in art
The 1932 painting of secret ‘golden muse’ heralds first big lot of autumn with Warhol and Rothko works also up for sale. A Pablo Picasso masterpiece of his “golden muse” is predicted to trigger a $120m (£100m)-plus bidding war between billionaire ...Nov. 8, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian -
Titanic menu, victim's pocket watch being sold at auction
A rare menu from the Titanic's first-class restaurant and a pocket watch owned by a man who died in the catastrophe are being sold at auction in the U.K.Nov. 7, 2023 - cbsnews.com - World - CBSNews.com -
Bleu Royale diamond goes for $44 million at auction
A famous 17.61-carat diamond known as the "Bleu Royale" has been auctioned by Christie's for a staggering $44 million.Nov. 8, 2023 - cbsnews.com - Home - CBSNews.com -
Cheers! Bottle of Scotch whisky sells for a record $2.7 million at auction
A bottle of Scotch whisky billed as “the most sought-after” in the world has sold for almost 2.2 million pounds ($2.7 million)Nov. 18, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Top Stories -
Cheers! A bottle of Scotch whisky sells for a record $2.7 million at auction
A bottle of Scotch whisky billed as “the most sought-after” in the world has sold for almost 2.2 million pounds ($2.7 million)Nov. 18, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: International -
France boosts support fund for Ukraine by EUR 200 million – Franceinfo
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Stephen Sondheim's Longtime New York Home Sells for $7 Million
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Coinbase co-founder sold nearly $9 million worth of stock
Coinbase co-Founder and Director Fred Ehrsam disclosed the sale of more than 80,000 shares, to raise nearly $9 million.Nov. 28, 2023 - marketwatch.com - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories