Karl Lagerfeld's apartment was sold at notary auction for 10.000.000 euros

Located at 17, quai Voltaire, in the heart of the Saint-Thomas d'Aquin district, the 260,21 m² apartment and workshop, legacy of Karl Lagerfeld, was sold for 10 million euros, on the occasion of a candle auction.

To participate in the sale, a deposit of 1.060.000 euros, or 20% of the amount of the starting price established at 5.300.000 euros, was requested from potential buyers to bid.

In this mode of sale, if no bid occurs during the burning time of two successive candles, generally taking between 15 and 30 seconds, the award is made to the last and best bidder.

For Maître Thomas Jousselin, associate notary of the ALTHEMIS firm: “This property is extraordinary both in terms of its location and size and the world-famous personality who lived there. Because it is above all an exceptional property, the sale was carried out by notary auction to best enhance the value of the property, to be a showcase for a national and international clientele, to promote transparency and fairness. because all potential buyers are present at the same time to bid. »

This property, formerly used, among other things, as a creative workshop by the legendary Karl Lagerfeld, offering a place conducive to his inventiveness. Located on the third floor, the apartment is distinguished by its monumental living room offering a breathtaking view of the Seine, its imposing library shelves and its atmosphere that is both luxurious and designer. With an avant-garde style characterized by clean lines, a large bookcase and sandblasted glass panels, this space embodies Lagerfeld's visionary aesthetic. In addition to its spectacular living room, the apartment includes a sleeping area overlooking the courtyard, a dressing room, an equipped kitchen, a shower room and a bathroom.