Painted Mineral Cabinet Soars
December 22 2025
Picture: drouot
Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:
The following painted Mineral Cabinet, showing specimens belonging to the King, soared at auction in France last week. Painted by Alexandre-Isidore Leroy, the work flew past its estimate of €20,000 - €30,000 to achieve €530,000 (hammer) at Beaussant Lefèvre & Associés.
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