Overview

• The July 3 broadcast drew 1.84 million viewers, a 26.6 percent share; it was the show’s strongest performance since July 2024.
• Esther Ollick announced her departure after eight years, with newcomer Ferdinand joining the dealer room as Sarah Schreiber made her return.
• Recent auctions saw sellers achieve hefty premiums, including a triptych altar sold for €1,050, an Art-Deco ring for €850, a Longwy vase for €100; a gold nugget brooch fetched €1,250.
• Dealers frequently outbid experts, transforming modest estimates into unexpected windfalls for sellers.
• Expert vetting continues to underpin the format, featuring authenticity checks that uncover forgeries, strict pricing rules enforced by host Horst Lichter.