Napoleon's pistols sold for €1.69 million at Fontainebleau auction

Two pistols that Napoleon Bonaparte intended to use for suicide were sold for €1.69 million at an auction in Fontainebleau. Classified as national treasures by the French government, the pistols' export is banned. The sale price exceeded estimates, with the buyer remaining anonymous. This event highlights the enduring fascination with Napoleon memorabilia among collectors.