"Uncommon items fetch uncommon prices": seller cashes in 25 euros - collects dream earnings!
In a thrilling episode of the popular German television series 'Bares für Rares', a rare Italian watercolor study from 1892 by Fritz Brandt was sold for an astonishing 2100 euros. The painting, initially brought to the show by Alexander Schmottlach with little expectation, was estimated to be worth between 500 and 600 euros.
Host Horst Lichter and Schmottlach were visibly overwhelmed by the high bids, as the painting lacked a signature but was confirmed as authentic by Brandt's widow. A bidding competition ensued, with the first bid being double the estimate at 1000 euros. The dealers engaged in a tense duel, quickly surpassing the 2000 euro mark.
Elke Velten-Toennies, a keen art enthusiast, showed immediate interest in the painting, eventually securing the sale for 2100 euros. This sale resulted in an incredible sales profit for Schmottlach, who initially hoped for only 25 euros back.
Fritz Brandt, the artist behind the painting, lived in Nettuno until his death in 1905. While details about his career, significance, and the style of his work are not fully disclosed, it's clear that this watercolor study is a valuable addition to any collection.
'Bares für Rares' continues to deliver unexpected high-value discoveries, offering a platform for ordinary people to uncover hidden gems in their attics and garages. This latest find is yet another testament to the show's ability to transform ordinary objects into extraordinary treasures.
Social-media buzzed with excitement over the unexpected sale of a rare Fritz Brandt watercolor study on 'Bares für Rares', with celebrities and pop-culture enthusiasts debating the value and significance of the piece in entertainment conversations. Movies-and-tv shows started featuring stories about Elke Velten-Toennies, the art enthusiast who secured the painting, and Alexander Schmottlach, the man who discovered it, as real-life heroes in the world of entertainment and pop-culture. The thrilling episode, showcasing the transformation of an ordinary object into an extraordinary treasure, further cemented 'Bares für Rares' as a leading platform for social-media trends and pop-culture fascination.
