Enigmatic altar pyramids: 1,000 euros at Bares for Rares?

Enigmatic altar pyramids: 1,000 euros at Bares for Rares?

The popular junk show "Bares for Rares" regularly attracts collectors and art lovers who bring fascinating objects into the spotlight. This week it was Gudrun and Werner Schmuck from Volkach, who came to the show with two remarkable altar -like pyramids. The value of their works of art, which are provided with relics of martyrs and contain ashes of places where Jesus and Peter were, could captivate the audience. Expert Bianca Berding confirmed that these pyramids were manufactured by nuns in detail and estimated that the total value was between 500 and 800 euros. The jewelry couple had a price of 1,000 euros in mind, but fell victim to the nervousness and palpitations before the negotiation.

Despite the initial worries, the interest of several dealers in the pyramids was interested. Ultimately, Daniel Meyer offered 900 euros, which was very close to the couple's desired price.

special relics and their value

A completely different, but also remarkable piece was presented in an earlier episode of "Bares for Rares". It was a cross -occupied cross that contains wood splinters from the cross of Jesus. This extraordinary work of art was introduced in 2019 by law student Stephanie Huber and her mother Cosima Birk and appreciated by expert Heide Recepa-Zabel at 60,000 to 80,000 euros. Dealer Susanne Steiger finally acquired the cross for 42,000 euros and plans to give it to a museum as a loan to make it accessible to a wide audience.

Steiger also actively deals with the provenance of the cross. Provenance describes the history of ownership and ownership of a work of art and is particularly important in the art market, especially with regard to the processing of predatory art. It includes the documentation of the path of a work of art by auction houses, dealers and collections. Provenance searches are crucial to clarify the origin and historical ownership, especially in works that were created before 1945, since many works of art were stolen during National Socialism.

provenance in the art market

The importance of provenance is also influenced by the estimates of works of art. The way a work of art is documented can increase its market value. For example, works from well -known collections are particularly interesting for collectors. Events such as "BARES FOR RARES" offer both buyers and sellers the opportunity to learn more about the provenance of the objects shown.

For sellers, it is essential to provide comprehensive information on provenance in order to increase the value of your objects. Buyers in turn should inform themselves in detail about provenance in order to minimize possible risks when purchasing works of art. Databases such as the Lost Art Database and the Art Loss Register support to identify stolen works of art and enable holistic provenance research.

In summary, it turns out that "cash for rares" is not only a place of trade, but also a platform for the exchange about the cultural and historical importance of works of art. The program not only illuminates the negotiation competence of the participants, but also the deeper history of the objects, which often have an important place in art history and society.

For more information on the objects shown and their historical context, please visit the articles: The West , and Artvise .