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Hermann Historica Celebrates 86th Auction December 7-11

GRASBRUNN, GERMANY - Now a different with a German
permanent fixture in the sales knightly sword from the
program, the 86th Auction of mid-14th century (start-
Hermann Historica GmbH, to be ing price $1,700), a
held online December 7-11, is the Spanish cup-hilted rapier
rousing finale of the auction year dated 1649, estimated at
2020. Represented on up to nine $2,100, and a shitogi-
platforms, in addition to its own tachi sword forged in
website, and with a lineup of 3,641 Japan with gilt fittings
lots compares favorably to the live and the grip beautifully
auctions held for many decades in the engraved with chrysan-
in-house saleroom. Like those before it, themums. This eye-catch-
this auction offers an impressive and diverse Lot No 6514 ing piece is destined to
assortment of objects from the auction house’s special- Koro glass Cien grace a new collection for
ist areas for seasoned collectors and first-time buyers. Lung period at least $3,000.
This online auction consists of four sections Military History
spread out over four days: Dec. 7 – Art and hand- Collectibles: Once again,
crafts, antiquities (905 lots), Dec. 8 – Antique arms and armor from all the fourth auction day
over the world (405 lots), Dec. 9 – Five centuries of antique and presents numerous pieces
modern firearms (1115 lots), and Dec. 10 – International orders and Lot No 6344 Fine Flemish tapestry of recent military equip-
collectibles from military history (544 lots). ment and international
The list is endless for the “Art and Handcrafts, Antiquities” day, orders. These include an
from an exceptional 15th century Gothic Madonna of the Mater extremely rare full-dress uniform worn by staff officers of the Imperial
Dolorosa type from the Lower Rhine, now estimated for $5,400, to a Japanese Army during World War II, complete not just with the visor
fine Flemish tapestry of an idyllic scene with a pavilion, birds and lavish cap, uniform tunic, belt, and trousers, but also with the matching case.
vegetation, opening at $6,000, through to Asian objects d'art, and will Enthusiasts are bound to be coaxed into investing $1,780 for the
satisfy the most discerning buyer, and a broad spectrum of works from personal possessions and mementos belonging to the Pour le Mérite
Old Masters to prints. Equally worthy of note, a colorful Tibetan bearer and U-boot commander Kapitänleutnant Otto Weddigen,
thangka from the 18th/19th century, depicting two deities, will change which provide insight into the military and public persona, as well as
hands for at least $3,000. the very private life, of a highly decorated marine officer.
For many years, the swords, daggers, and rapiers in the Antique Visit www.hermann-historica.com for more information and to
arms section have been a source of delight, and this auction will be no register to bid,

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