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Sale of the Century — limited edition giclée art print in black ash frame by Lost Axis
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Sale of the Century

Paris · 1925

In 1925, Victor Lustig sold the Eiffel Tower for scrap. Twice. Own the artwork that captures history's boldest scam.

$130
Edition of 50 · Signed & numbered

Framed size

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Free US-wide delivery · 14-day returns · Transit protection

The story behind this print

THE STORY · 01

In 1925, Victor Lustig sold the Eiffel Tower for scrap. Twice.

THE CON · 02

He posed as a French official and told scrap dealers the tower was coming down.

One paid him for it.

THE ESCAPE · 03

Lustig took the money and disappeared.

The fraud went unreported. His victim was too embarrassed to go to the police.

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ONLY 50 PRINTS EVER MADE

We hand-number every print and stamp it with our official maker's mark. Your order includes a matching Certificate of Authenticity.

Maker's mark
Edition size
Artwork mark
Your print number
Paper
Heavyweight museum paper (200gsm) — guaranteed not to warp or bend
Print
Archival giclée print using museum-grade pigment inks
Longevity
Fade-proof colors built to last over 100 years
Sizes
A4 · A3 · A2
Frame
Solid black ash frame — arrives fully assembled and ready to hang
US-wide delivery
Fully tracked from dispatch.
Transit protection
Your order is protected in transit.
14-day returns
Return within 14 days.
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Questions

A framed giclée print on 200gsm Enhanced Matte Art paper in your chosen size. A matching Certificate of Authenticity is included.

Most art prints are produced in open editions and can be restocked indefinitely. We make exactly 50 of each Lost Axis print, hand-number every one, and never reprint a closed edition.

Yes. Your print arrives in a black solid ash frame, fully assembled with fixings included and ready to hang.

We deliver across the United States. Delivery usually takes 4–7 business days. Every order is tracked.

Email us if your print is damaged in transit. We will replace it free of charge.

Yes. You can return your print within 14 days for a full refund. Email us to arrange your return.

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