Two years ago, an incredibly lucky woman broke an auction record on the show “Affaire conclue.”
It was an unprecedented event!
In June 2021, a woman who had bought an item for just 150 euros at a flea market sold it for an astounding amount of over 100,000 euros on “Affaire conclue,” setting a new, still-standing record for the popular France 2 TV program, which continues to attract strong viewership.
This exceptional profit left the viewers of France Télévisions speechless.
She sold an item for an outrageous sum on “Affaire conclue,” setting a new record
The item in question was a beautiful mirror by the artist Line Vautrin.
Unaware of its value, the contestant, named Coralie, had initially brought the mirror in for appraisal, as is customary on the show, which at the time was hosted by Sophie Davant (who has since been replaced by Julie Vignali).
Coralie was stunned when the expert first told her that she could expect at least 6,000 euros for it—an amount far beyond her expectations.
However, she was in for even more surprises. After presenting the mirror in the auction room to potential buyers, Coralie watched, astonished, as Benoît Charradeau and Damien Tison went head-to-head, constantly raising the bid for a long period. At one point, Caroline Margeridon, who was acting as the auctioneer for the event, looked on in disbelief.
In the end, it was the first bidder who walked away with the valuable mirror, paying a hefty sum of 127,000 euros. A record, as mentioned earlier.
For some context, the previous record had been “only” 21,000 euros, held by Caroline Margeridon, who in April 2020 had purchased a bust of Napoleon created by sculptor Antoine Denis Chaudet.
This sale marked a significant milestone in the history of the program.
But two years later, where does “Affaire conclue” stand?
Still highly popular with audiences, the show consistently gathers between 1 and 2 million viewers. However, it recently experienced a major shift with the departure of long-time host Sophie Davant, who was replaced by Julie Vignali after six years of dedicated service. Will this affect the ratings? Only time will tell.
For those who might not be familiar with it, the premise of “Affaire conclue” is simple: viewers are invited to bring an item they wish to sell at auction on the show’s set. The audience gets to know these participants and their motivations. Afterward, an auctioneer evaluates the item and places it in its historical context (if relevant). The expert then gives an initial estimate of its value. Following this, five potential buyers propose their bids, negotiate among themselves, and if the seller finds a buyer, they receive payment on the spot, in cash.
