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Eiffel Tower Staircase Section to Auction for €150,000

4/10/2026

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A section of the Eiffel Tower's original staircase will be auctioned in Paris on May 21, marking a rare historical item.
The piece stands about nine feet tall, has 14 steps, and comes from the staircase dismantled in 1983 during renovations.
Artcurial, the Paris auction house, will manage the auction with an estimated price of €120,000 to €150,000.

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A section of the Eiffel Tower's original staircase will be auctioned in Paris on May 21, marking a rare historical item.
The piece stands about nine feet tall, has 14 steps, and comes from the staircase dismantled in 1983 during renovations.
Artcurial, the Paris auction house, will manage the auction with an estimated price of €120,000 to €150,000.