Overview

• A pair of Barcelona Chairs, rescued from Sperrmüll and identified as Mies van der Rohe originals, sold for €3,800, falling short of the €5,000–€6,000 expert estimate.
• A Jugendstil vase bought decades ago for five D-Mark sold for €800, delivering a 320-fold return for the seller.
• A British sterling silver purse, initially believed to be Austrian, surprised its owner and sold for €200, exceeding its €150 valuation.
• A still-life painting found in construction debris was appraised at €2,200–€2,400 but sold in a competitive bidding war for €1,600.
• Host Horst Lichter and experts continue to highlight the cultural and historical value of items, with the show maintaining its focus on authenticity and unscripted engagement.