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Artcurial to Auction Original 1889 Eiffel Tower Staircase Section Estimated at €40,000 - €50,000
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Artcurial to Auction Original 1889 Eiffel Tower Staircase Section Estimated at €40,000 - €50,000

Artcurial will auction a 2.75-meter section of the original 1889 spiral staircase from the Eiffel Tower on May 21, 2026. The piece, known as section no. 1, formerly connected the second and third floors and was dismantled during modernization work in 1983.

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