Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Art Collection of Napoleon’s Best Friend Makes $4.4 million in Paris Auction

A collection recalling the life and career of Marshal Berthier, Prince of Neuchatel & Valangin, Prince of Wagram (1753-1815), and one of Napoleon’s closest companions, went to auction at Sotheby’s Paris, where it totaled €3.2 million ($4.4 million). The 339 lots sold 79.4 percent by lot and 79.2 percent by value, Art Daily reports.
http://news.artnet.com/in-brief/art-collection-of-napoleons-best-friend-makes-4-4-million-in-paris-auction-14001

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