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'Bares für Rares' Sees Picasso-Inspired Jug Fetch €6,000 as Dealers Outbid Valuations

Dealer bids have propelled rare finds such as a Russian imperial cigarette box to €2 850 following expert assessments at the Pulheimer Walzwerk.

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Overview

  • A Picasso-inspired fish jug achieved €6 000 in the latest episode, far exceeding its initial valuation.
  • A Russian imperial cigarette box sold for €2 850 after experts highlighted its rarity and provenance.
  • A 1946 Patek Philippe Calatrava 1509 wristwatch sparked fierce bidding and closed at €8 000 despite the winning dealer’s need to arrange payment.
  • A tiger statue by Arthur Storch doubled its €600 top estimate when dealers pushed the price to €1 150.
  • High-profile disappointments included a 1958 Polaroid camera fetching just €15 and a misattributed silver set that left sellers without a deal.