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Emotional Sales and Surprising Outcomes on 'Bares für Rares'

Recent episodes feature unsold curiosities, undervalued heirlooms, and stark market realities for unique items.

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"Bares für Rares"

Overview

  • Dirk and Sonja's 250-kilogram therapeutic gymnastic horse, valued at €700–1,200, failed to attract any bids due to its impracticality.
  • Sabine Gehrmann's Adrianus Johannes Groenewegen painting, authenticated through annotations, was valued at €750–900 but sold for €400, with proceeds donated.
  • Regine Platt and Rainer Kasan's 1980s ring, originally purchased for 24,000 Deutsche Mark, was appraised at €1,800–2,000 and sold for €2,300.
  • The show continues to highlight the volatility of the antiques market, where historical purchase prices often diverge sharply from current valuations.
  • Experts on the program emphasize the importance of provenance and authenticity in determining the true value of unique items.