Overview

• A 3.24-carat diamond ring from the 1930s drew a heated auction and fetched €16,000, surpassing its €12,000–14,000 estimate
• Wendela Horz’s electronic tester revealed a ring presented as diamond in 333-gold was zircon, exposing a material-value fraud
• Horst Lichter’s impromptu entry into negotiations couldn’t salvage a deal for two 14-year-old sellers who walked away from a €3,300 bid
• The dealers’ room generated a trio of standout sales this week, including €1,400 for a Maggi sign, €1,600 for a Wilhelm Amberg painting and €310 for a Maximilian Laeuger vase
• Dealer Walter “Waldi” Lehnertz maintained his tradition of occupying the leftmost seat, underlining the program’s blend of steadfast personalities and auction drama