Title: The Thrilling Journey of a One-of-a-Kind 1925 Sèvres Vase on "Bares für Rares"
"Saleswoman for 'Scarcely Available' seeing a surge following dismal evaluation"
By: Bettina Friemel
Gist:Sina, a young woman, brings a unique Sèvres vase from 1925, designed by Adrien-Auguste Leduc, to the "Bares für Rares" trading room in hopes of a high price. The vase, featuring a weeping willow landscape, sparks interest among the experts and traders, leading to a grueling negotiation for a worthy sale.
Insights:- Sèvres vases from the 1920s hold a particular charm, given their intricate designs and historical significance.- Given their rarity, such pieces often fetch high prices during auctions or on specialized marketplaces.- Adrien-Auguste Leduc was a renowned designer in his time, known for his elegant and detailed creations for the Sèvres Manufactory.- "Bares für Rares" is a popular German reality TV show that appraises and trades antiques and collectibles.
Content:
Stand:
Horst Lichter, the charismatic host of "Bares für Rares," was captivated by a unique vase brought in by Sina, a bank clerk from Essen. The hand-painted porcelain masterpiece showcased a weeping willow landscape that reminded Horst of Vincent van Gogh's swirling skies. The expert, Colmar Schulte-Goltz, recognized the esteemed Sèvres Manufactory and the 1925 production date, explained that the vase was part of a small series created for the World's Fair in Paris.
Sina had inherited the vase from her father, who had kept it hidden away. She had researched extensively online, hoping for a selling price of 6,000 euros. However, she soon learned that value wasn't as high as she had hoped, due to a minor damage and an underestimated market.
Pain and Persistence:
The expert marked the motif as impressive, likening the cloud formation to faint weeping willows. The piece awed all in attendance, yet the high offers fell short. The opening bids began in the three-digit range, and David Suppes showed remarkable interest in the extraordinary vase.
"I'm disappointed," admitted Horst Lichter, expressing his initial expectation of at least 7,000 euros. Despite the lowered pricing, Sina remained determined to sell. "If you have a vase like that, you can afford to negotiate tough," admitted David Suppes, respecting her resilience.
Negotiations Heat Up:
During the grueling negotiation process, Sina revealed her pain threshold of 1,500 euros, while David Suppes hoped to meet her at 1,200 euros. Finally, after skillful maneuvering, they reached a compromise of 1,350 euros. The traders congratulated Sina on her well-orchestrated negotiation.
(This piece was created in collaboration with teleschau.)
Also Interesting:
- Another episode of "Bares für Rares" featured the story of a pensioner named Vanessa, who had to continue working at 85 due to Germany's retirement system falling short.
- "Rosenheim-Cops" star actress Karin Thaler celebrates her 60th birthday and shares photos of her youthful, vibrant past.
- Fritz Meinecke, the Survival Superstar, announces his exit from the reality show "7 vs. Wild."
- Sina's unique Sèvres vase, although sustaining minor damage, caught the attention of the fashion and beauty-conscious crowd, as they marveled at the exquisite weeping willow landscape it displayed, reminding them of trendy horticultural home and garden designs.
- Attendees of the "Bares für Rares" show, given the rarity and historical significance of the piece, were particularly interested in the fashion-and-beauty lifestyle aspect of owning an Adrien-Auguste Leduc-designed Sèvres vase, symbolizing elegance and luxury.
