Louvre acquires ancient Greek vases excavated by Napoleon’s brother at auction

Two Attic black figure vases that formerly belonged to Lucien Bonaparte, the younger brother of Napoleon, were acquired by the Louvre from an auction held at Drouot in Paris by Pierre Bergé et Associés (PBA).

The vases, which are classic examples from the 6th century BC, c.520-500, from what is known as the …

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