Two Napoleon Bonaparte pistols were sold for 162 million rubles. This was reported by the press service of the auction house where the auction took place.
However, the new owner could not take the weapon home because, before the sale, the French Ministry of Culture had classified the items as a national treasure and banned their export.
Regardless of the value of the parcel, it can temporarily leave the country, but with the condition of mandatory return. In addition, a special commission of the Ministry of Culture can offer the new owner to sell the items within 30 months, but he has the right to refuse.
Agence France-Presse writes that the gold and silver inlaid pistols were engraved with Napoleon’s image.
Earlier, Elvis Presley’s shoes were sold at auction for 13 million rubles. The authenticity of the shoes was confirmed by the musician’s close friend Jimmy Velvet.
Source: People Talk
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