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Eiffel Tower staircase section sells for €450,000 at Artcurial

market-auction · 2026-05-22

A 14-step section of the original 1889 staircase from the Eiffel Tower was sold at auction by Artcurial for €450,000, far exceeding its estimate. The sale took place on May 22, 2026.

Key facts

  • A 14-step section of the original 1889 Eiffel Tower staircase was sold at auction.
  • The auction was held by Artcurial.
  • The final price was €450,000.
  • The price was well above the pre-sale estimate.
  • The sale occurred on May 22, 2026.

Entities

Institutions

  • Artcurial

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

Sources