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French family found vase in attic; it later sold for $16.18 million

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What happened

An 18th-century Chinese porcelain vase, forgotten in a French family's attic, sold for €16.18 million at Sotheby’s Paris in 2018.

The family brought it to the auction house in a shoebox, unaware of its value.

Key facts

  • An 18th-century Chinese porcelain vase, forgotten in a French family's attic, sold for €16.18 million at Sotheby’s Paris in 2018.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:30:00 UTC.

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