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Surprising Sales and Transformations Shine on 'Bares für Rares'

Recent episodes of the ZDF antiques show featured unexpected valuations, unique redesigns, and emotional moments for sellers and buyers alike.

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Overview

  • A Victor Mayer Fabergé egg replica, appraised at €8,000, sold for €9,000 after competitive bidding among dealers.
  • A Joseph Beuys-signed plastic bag, initially valued at €200–300, fetched €460, highlighting the art market's fascination with provenance.
  • A flea-market watch bought for 25 D-Mark was appraised for its gold and diamond content at €1,700 and sold at that price, delighting its sellers.
  • A 1950s gold rose brooch was transformed into a 'Little Prince' sculpture, increasing its projected retail value to €2,300 from its original €630 purchase price.
  • Altered antique earrings-turned-rings sold for €3,050, though experts criticized the redesign for diminishing their potential value of up to €3,500.