Section of Eiffel Tower staircase fetches over €450,000 at auction
A section of the Eiffel Tower's original staircase was auctioned for over €450,000 in Paris. The 14-step segment, which dates back to 1889, was sold for three times its estimated value. The sale reflects a growing interest in the Eiffel Tower's symbolism and aesthetic appeal, especially in light of the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics.
- ▪A 14-step section of the Eiffel Tower's staircase sold for €450,160 at auction.
- ▪The staircase segment weighs 1.4 tons and dates back to 1889.
- ▪The auction price was three times the pre-sale estimate of €120,000 to €150,000.
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Section of Eiffel Tower staircase fetches over €450,000 at auctionSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 21, 2026, 09:54 PMUpdated May 21, 2026, 09:54 PMPARIS, May 21 - A spiral segment of the Eiffel Tower's original staircase sold for more than €450,000 at auction in Paris on Thursday.The buyer, who was in the auction room, became the owner of a 14-step section of staircase that stands 9 feet tall, weighs 1.4 tons and dates back to 1889, the year the monument that towers over central Paris was completed."When you buy a piece of the Eiffel Tower, you’re buying a piece of Paris, along with all the imagination and symbolism it represents," said Sabrina Dolla, Art Deco design director at Artcurial Paris auction house where the sale took place.More than four…
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