Overview
- A brooch from the Fabergé circle attributed to August Hollming sold for €5,000 after Horst Lichter clarified hallmarking conventions to hesitant dealers.
- A couple seeking €12,000 for a sapphire ring left without selling after expert Heide Rezepa‑Zabel revalued it to €3,000–€3,500, citing market changes from increased Madagascar supply since the 1990s.
- An authenticity check revealed a decades‑old furniture deception, collapsing a supposed Baroque suite into a mismatched set that drew only €300 in the dealer room.
- Dealer Elke Velten‑Tönnies reworked a 3.8–3.9 ct diamond ring she bought for €5,300 into a yellow‑gold bracelet intended for retail at about €12,000 after roughly €4,000 in making costs.
- After‑show trades extended reach beyond the studio, with a 100‑plus‑year‑old cylinder motor model resold to a U.S. collector for a strong price.