Napoleon’s brooch from Waterloo heads to Geneva auction this November
In the chaos and confusion of the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon’s carriages went astray. Now one of the most precious items found inside will be sold at auction.
2025-10-29
Napoleon’s 1799 letter from Gaza for sale
An extraordinary remnant from Napoleon’s invasion of Egypt will undoubtedly attract bidders this month. Will it make its £50,000 top estimate?
2025-09-03
Napoleon’s snuff box is for sale
Direct from St Helena to you, Napoleon’s snuff habit was well-known, and items linked to the Emperor remain a must have for collectors.
2025-07-18
Napoleon collection sale shoots through estimates
A major Paris sale of artefacts relating to Napoleon Bonaparte has surpassed pre-sale predictions to make nearly $10 million. Sotheby’s, who hosted the sale, said paintings performed especially well. Paintings, […]
2025-06-26
Major Napoleonic collection goes up for sale
He’s still debated to this day, and a Napoleon collection selling next month in Paris is said to be one of the most important ever assembled.
2025-05-28
Napoleon’s Papal kidnap denial goes over $30,000
Napoleon said he didn’t do it, but he very obviously did. Read the shameless denial by the Emperor in a letter that’s just been sold for $30,000.
2025-04-29
Napoleon’s own law book sells for well over estimate
Napoleon Bonaparte’s own copy of the French Civil Code he created has been sold for around £330,000 in Paris. The book was auctioned by Tajan auction house, who put an […]
