Overview

• The object was a plastic shopping bag designed and signed by Joseph Beuys from an early-1970s art action.
• Expert Dr. Friederike Werner authenticated the piece on-air and appraised it at €200 to €300.
• Dealer-room bidding drew strong interest, with Anaisio Guedes winning the lot for €450 after competition from Jan Čížek and Fabian Kahl.
• The seller, Frank Goligowski from Harsewinkel, brought the bag seeking confirmation of its rarity.
• Tuesday’s airing was a repeat of a May 6, 2025 episode, and reports state 10,000 such bags were produced and distributed in Berlin and Cologne.