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Antique Rokoko Table Damaged During 'Bares für Rares' Setup

The show's team promises full compensation for the unique piece, while other rare items fetch high prices.

Overview

  • An 18th-century Rokoko table was damaged during the setup of the 'Bares für Rares' show, reducing its value significantly.
  • The show's host, Horst Lichter, assured the owners that the damage would be compensated up to the original estimated value of 9,000 euros.
  • A rare document signed by Napoleon Bonaparte was sold for 6,200 euros, exceeding its estimated value.
  • A Paraiba-Turmalin necklace was appraised at 40,000 to 42,000 euros, but sold for 30,000 euros, still three times the seller's expectation.
  • A porcelain Pierrot figure, found on the street, was sold for 350 euros, surpassing the seller's initial expectation of 300 euros.