Overview
- A 1439 papal document drew on-air skepticism from host Horst Lichter, who said it looked like a copy because it appeared unusually pristine.
- Dealer Julian Schmitz-Avila bought the sealed parchment for €1,500, well below the expert’s €2,500–€2,800 estimate that traced it to Pope Eugenius IV’s chancery.
- Guest Karsten Beischall declined the dealer room after his 1923 Theodor Rocholl landscape was valued at €600–€800, then donated the painting to Museum Hofgeismar on his way home.
- A gold Chopard ladies’ watch, valued around €4,400 with a gold melt value near €4,000, sold to Julian Schmitz-Avila for €4,150 as the sellers fought back tears of relief.
- A Victorian diamond bodice brooch bought decades ago for 1 Deutsche Mark brought €1,200 after a €1,500–€2,000 appraisal, showing how dealer caution over resale can trim strong estimates.