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Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette breast bowl found. Discovered in Paris art dealer
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A breast-shaped bowl made for Marie Antoinette has been found. It is one of four made by Sèvres. The bowl will be auctioned on November 26th. Its pre-sale estimate is €1,000,000–€2,000,000.
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The discovery of the bowl sheds light on French history. However, its ownership and history are uncertain and require further research and verification.
Images are illustrative, not photographs of the reported finds.
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