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Bares für Rares’ Features Rare Finds and Unpredictable Auctions

The ZDF antiques show continues to captivate with surprising valuations, emotional seller reactions, and competitive dealer bids.

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Overview

  • A signed Joseph Beuys plastic bag, initially valued at €200–€300, sold for €460 after a heated bidding war, highlighting the value of unexpected items.
  • A gold travel cutlery set with royal origins, linked to King Albert of Saxony, fetched €4,000—ten times the sellers' estimate.
  • A Fabergé-style egg, appraised at €8,000 for its craftsmanship and materials, sold for €9,000, exceeding seller expectations.
  • A bronze statue lost significant value due to improper cleaning, but still sold for €1,100, surpassing the seller’s initial asking price.
  • Emotional highs and lows persist as sellers experience shocks, such as discovering Zirkonia stones in a ring thought to feature diamonds.