Overview

• An €8 Ditmar Urbach cup set from the 1930s sold for €160 after intense dealer bidding, far exceeding the expert valuation of €80-120.
• A Joseph Beuys-signed plastic bag, tied to a 1971 art action, was appraised at €200-300 and sold for €460 in a competitive auction.
• A 19th-century libelle brooch made of 18-carat gold, initially valued at €300-400, fetched €700 in the dealer room after enthusiastic bidding.
• Post-show transformations, such as turning a 1950s rose brooch into a 'Kleiner Prinz' sculpture, aim to significantly increase resale values.
• The show remains a cultural phenomenon, blending expert appraisals, spirited auctions, and unique stories behind each item.