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Hermann Historica Spring Auction Sets New Benchmarks
MUNICH, GERMANY – Excellent prices were A distinguished pair of Cieszyn bone-inlaid
achieved in all specialist areas represented by the auction wheellock carbines of museum caliber was a
house. From an Egyptian wooden statuette to the most shining example of supreme craftsmanship with
delicate lace trim on imperial garments, culminating a tax of $77,100. The shafts were lavishly inlaid
in colossal 1930s vehicles—all extremely rare finds and in bone and mother-of-pearl, embellished not
seldom available on the market—the lots in both merely with ornamental flourishes and tendrils,
auctions met with considerable interest. but also with wild beasts, mythical creatures and
Even on the opening day, interested buyers had no the Cieszyn coat of arms.
qualms about offering six-figure sums for the objects The sale of around 85 items from the
they had set their hearts on. Among the antiquities, the wardrobe, accoutrements and furnishings originally belonging to none other
unusually well-preserved likeness of an Egyptian digni- than Empress Elisabeth of Austria, generated extensive media coverage.
tary (shown left), carved from one piece of wood Shown left, this ravishing summer dress in cream-colored silk
during the 16th century B.C., attracted a great chiffon with interwoven, figure-flattering stripes was created by
deal of attention. Bidding started at $130,000 Maison Ellinger-Haubner in Vienna, circa 1880. Trimmed with
and the piece sold for $154,200. Painted in fine gauze and finest Brussels lace, the dress was designed to set
color, the representation of a slender, standing off the Empress’ incredibly slender, well-toned figure. Selling for
man ultimately found a new owner for $44,500, this exquisite dress was the premium lot in this group.
$163,000. A fully sculptured, carved wood Viking head of a wild The beauty of vibrant parrot motifs on an unsurpassed,
boar from the 7th - 9th century emanated a truly mythical appeal, captivating coffee and tea service, specially commissioned from
fetching a very pleasing $38,500. A fine Chinese Longquan the Porcelain Manufacturer Nymphenburg by Maximilian I
celadon porcelain dish recorded one of the highest jumps from Joseph of Bavaria circa 1810/20, and modeled from drawings by
the reserve to the hammer price. Offers started flooding in on all French naturalists, held collectors in thrall. Complete and in
available channels, sending the asking price of $950 soaring to undamaged condition, the winning bid of $44,500 paid tribute
$44,500 within minutes. to its artistry, more than doubling the catalogue price of $20,800.
A wide range of arms and armor included a number of irresistible The 89th Auction of Hermann Historica GmbH presented
edged weapons, among them a distinguished, silver damascened an extensive lineup of 3,303 collectibles from all specialist areas
sword, made in Germany circa 1610, featuring silver-inlaid tendril represented by the auction house, from antiquities to medieval
and floral decoration, is which sold for $51,900. Next up, a connois- armor and weapons, works of art and Asian artworks, military
seur had to part with a similar sum, namely $50,400, for a gold- artefacts and exquisite heirlooms from ruling houses.
inlaid Milanese parade shield from 1560/70, for which the bidding All objects attest to the success of online-only auctions, now
opened at $23,700 (shown top right). The entire surface was cov- well established. For more information on this and future
ered in hammered, chiseled décor with fine gold inlays featuring auctions, visit www.herman-historica.de/en All final prices
an expressive scene of warriors fighting in antique-style dress. include taxes and fees totaling 25%.
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