Van Gogh’s ‘suicide’ gun sells for €130,000 at auction in Paris

The gun believed to be the weapon used by Vincent van Gogh to shoot himself in the summer of 1890 was knocked down at an €130,000 (£116,070) at auction in Paris.

Estimated at €40,000-60,000, it drew a prolonged bidding battle with 18 bids fielded in total before…

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