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ZDF’s ‘Bares für Rares’ Specials Deliver Fresh Sale Prices, On‑Set Gaffe and Post‑Sale Revelations

Follow‑up reporting shows valuations facing real‑world tests in the dealer room.

Overview

  • Expert Sven Deutschmanek wiped a rare 1972/73 Heuer Montreal’s glass with his sweater before Horst Lichter stepped in, and the watch later sold to David Suppes for €5,000.
  • An uncommon 750 gold Longines ladies’ pocket watch with 18 small diamond roses went to Elisabeth Nüdling for €1,800 after a €1,500 appraisal and a planned charitable use of proceeds.
  • A Loetz Witwe Art Nouveau vase drew a fast bidding battle that ended at €1,600 for Wolfgang Pauritsch, moments before Fabian Kahl’s higher late offer was ruled too late.
  • An 18th‑century oak wardrobe estimated at €3,500–4,000 was secured by Daniel Meyer for €2,000 after a duel in the dealer room, then underwent restoration before resale.
  • A limited Sanchez Romate brandy was marked down to a €200–300 estimate due to evaporation and sold for €200, while follow‑ups noted a €650 cast‑iron engine model later sold to a U.S. collector and a candlestick needing fixes after a restorer found non‑original parts.