Painted Mineral Cabinet Soars

December 22 2025

Image of Painted Mineral Cabinet Soars

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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.