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A lock of Napoleon鈥檚 hair has been sold at auction for 鈧�18,650 in Fontainebleau.

Connexion journalist

Published Wednesday 24 July 2019 - 15:00 Modified Wednesday 24 July 2019 - 15:00

Rather than a lock cut after the emperor died, which has less value, this one was given by Napoleon鈥檚 valet Constant to a famous hairdresser of the day.

It was accompanied by a certificate in which Constant says this is exceptional as he usually refuses such requests

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