"The section on sale is lot no. 1 of the 1983 staircase auction, measuring 2.75 meters high with 14 steps spiraling around a riveted sheet metal cylinder."
"The last time Artcurial sold an Eiffel stair section in 2020, it ended up selling for 274,475, far exceeding its pre-sale estimate of 30,000-40,000."
"The Eiffel Tower was built for the Exposition Universelle, the 1889 World's Fair in Paris, taking only two years and 200 men to complete."
A section of the Eiffel Tower's helical staircase is set for auction at Artcurial in Paris. This particular section, 2.75 meters high with 14 steps, has been restored and is painted brown. It is part of the 24 sections removed in 1983 to install an elevator. Many sections have been sold globally, with some in prestigious collections. The auction estimate is $46,000-$58,000, but previous sales have exceeded expectations significantly, indicating high interest in these historical pieces.
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