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Jun 2024
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Paris history is on sale: Meet the man s...

Oliver Gee
About this episode

Auctioneer Christophe Lucien is on The Earful Tower, talking about his incredible sales of Paris memorabilia. 

His current sale (June 17 and 18, 2024) include everything from a Hector Guimard art nouveau bench to an actual bouquiniste stand by the Seine. The main drawcard, as pointed out by Christophe, are the chandeliers in the Grand Hôtel of the Palais d'Orsay.

Find more about the two auctions for the 2024 Paris mon amour here and here

This week's episode is a remastered version of an episode from the Earful Tower archives, re-released in time for the current "Paris mon amour" auction happening right now. Find out more about Christophe here at Lucien Paris.

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