Napoleon's Lost Diamond Brooch Sells for $4.4 Million at Sotheby's

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Napoleon's Lost Diamond Brooch Sells for $4.4 Million at Sotheby's
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A diamond brooch once owned by Napoleon, lost during his retreat from Waterloo, sold for over $4.4 million at Sotheby's in Geneva, vastly exceeding estimates, with the buyer being a private collector. The sale highlights renewed interest in Napoleonic jewels, especially following recent museum heists.

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