Napoleon's personal sword up for auction at $2M
Published April 27th, 2025 - 12:05 GMT
ALBAWABA - Napoleon Bonaparte's sword will go up for auction for the first time in history next month in France, with an estimated value of around $2 million. Also Read $6M auction for first editions of Shakespeare's plays Napoleon's sword for $2M
A rare sword once owned by French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte for 'personal use' will be auctioned in Paris on May 22, with an estimated price of $2 million, according to the Giquello auction house.Notably, the sword was designed at Bonaparte's request between 1802 and 1803 and was used for personal purposes during his tenure as First Consul of France.
It was crafted by Nicolas-Noël Boutet, a renowned French gunsmith and bladesmith who served as director of the Versailles state arms factory, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP).
A rare sword once owned by French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte for 'personal use' will be auctioned in Paris on May 22, with an estimated price of $2 million, according to the Giquello auction house. (Evans X)
Later, Bonaparte gifted the sword to Emmanuel de Grouchy, a French military leader. Since 1815, it has been preserved by de Grouchy's descendants and will be featured for the first time ever in the upcoming auction in France.
It is worth noting that an identical copy of the sword, also designed by Bonaparte, is housed in the State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Also Read Charles de Gaulle watch sells for $525K at auction
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