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Bares für Rares’ Highlights Rare Finds and Record Profits in Recent Episodes

The ZDF show uncovers hidden treasures, including a €3 print sold for €400, while showcasing the dynamic auction process and expert appraisals.

Overview

  • Rainer Hermanns sold a €3 Bruce Onobrakpeya print for €400 after expert Friederike Werner identified it as a limited edition, yielding a 13,233% profit.
  • Eight Eames chairs, appraised at €500–600 each by Detlev Kümmel, were sold for €2,100, falling short of their estimated total value.
  • Robert Brandel’s 1970s ‘Brummi’ advertising lamp, valued at €150–200, fetched €360 after competitive dealer bidding.
  • A 250 kg gym horse from a children’s hospital, appraised at €700–1,200, failed to attract buyers due to its size and impracticality.
  • Matthias Leckel’s circa-1910 René Lalique brooch, appraised at €800–1,000, sold for €800, capturing interest for its Art Nouveau craftsmanship.