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In the summer episode of the popular German TV show "Bares für Rares," mentalist Timon Krause brought a painting that has been in his family's possession for over a century. The painting, created by his great-great-great-uncle, Heinrich Hellhoff, sold for 1,200 euros, reflecting the recognized market value for Hellhoff's work.
The event took place at ZDF in Andernach, with art expert Colmar Schulte-Goltz (52) present. Schulte-Goltz suggested that the painting should be cleaned and restored to enhance its value. The painting, an oil painting, typically requires specific restoration techniques if needed.
The restoration process for oil paintings like Hellhoff’s usually involves assessing the painting's condition, cleaning the surface, repairing any tears or weaknesses, retouching areas of paint loss, and applying a new varnish layer to protect and enhance color depth.
Though specific details on Hellhoff’s painting restoration were not found, these standard methods are widely accepted in conserving similar valuable oil paintings.
During the show, Timon Krause demonstrated his mentalist skills and performed a trick on the dealers. Fabian Kahl, one of the dealers, bid the highest for the painting, at 1,210 euros. The extra 10 euros were added to Kahl's bid for Julian Schmitz-Avila's trick.
The money raised from the auction will go to a good cause. The special episode of "Bares für Rares," themed "Hidden Messages," took place on August 13th for the first time at Gut Nettehammer near Andernach. Timon Krause was the celebrity guest at the "Bares für Rares XXL" premiere.
Timon Krause expressed satisfaction with the event, stating that it was a good price and he had fun. He brought the painting with him after his brief performance at the show. The sale of the painting indicates its valued status as a family heirloom, as a similar painting by Hellhoff recently sold for 1,200 euros.
Timon Krause, the mentalist on Bares für Rare, had his great-great-great-uncle's painting, Heinrich Hellhoff's work, restored by art expert Colmar Schulte-Goltz during the show. The entertainment event, themed "Hidden Messages," aimed to raise money for a good cause and showcased Krause's mentalist skills, with Fabian Kahl bidding the highest for the valuable oil painting at 1,210 euros.
