Art Nouveau pocket watch among winners at Hermann Historica series

Left, 18K gold Art Nouveau pocket watch with rose-cut diamonds, €4,750; Right, Willi Engelhardt design for a poster advertising Munchen - Sommer 1930, €1,875
Left, 18K gold Art Nouveau pocket watch with rose-cut diamonds, €4,750; Right, Willi Engelhardt design for a poster advertising Munchen – Sommer 1930, €1,875

MUNICH – Hermann Historica enjoyed strong results for sales it held on January 31 and February 1. Highlights included jewelry, precious stones and an extensive poster collection acquired by commercial designer Willi Engelhardt, which proved to be a once in a lifetime opportunity.

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Hermann Historica offers jewelry, swords & Willi Engelhardt art, Jan. 31-Feb. 1

Dragonfly-shaped gold brooch, est. €600-€1,200
 Dragonfly-shaped gold brooch, est. €600-€1,200

Dragonfly-shaped gold brooch, est. €600-€1,200

MUNICH – A cornucopia of art, antiques and magnificent showpieces will come under the hammer in the online-only auction of Hermann Historica, taking place from January 31 to February 4. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Gold jewelry, swords & antiquities led Hermann Historica’s November sales

Gold necklace from the second millennium BCE, €131,250
Gold necklace from the second millennium BCE, €131,250
Gold necklace from the second millennium BCE, €131,250

MUNICH, Germany – Hermann Historica kicked off a stellar series of sales on November 22 with its Works of Art, Asiatica and Antiquities auction. Its catalog featured almost 900 lots, many of which were the subjects of keen bidding wars.

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Hermann Historica wraps fall slate with Nov. 22-26 auction extravaganza

Circa-1600 north Italian helmet of Savoyard type, est. €10,000-€20,000
Circa-1600 north Italian helmet of Savoyard type, est. €10,000-€20,000
Circa-1600 north Italian helmet of Savoyard type, est. €10,000-€20,000

MUNICH, Germany – Once again, Hermann Historica boasts a diverse lineup of consignments in its large Autumn Auction, taking place from November 22 to 26. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Ancient arms, armor & antiquities victorious at Hermann Historica

Circa-1560 black and white half armor for a man-at-arms, which sold for €31,250
Circa-1560 black and white half armor for a man-at-arms, which sold for €31,250
Circa-1560 black and white half armor for a man-at-arms, which sold for €31,250

MUNICH – Excellent prices were achieved in all specialist areas represented by Hermann Historica GmbH during its May and June auctions. From an Egyptian wooden statuette to the most delicate lace-trimmed imperial garments to colossal 1930s vehicles, the lots on offer met with considerable interest. And so, from May 26-28;  June 1 and 2; and from June 21 to 25, the auction house’s international clientele enjoyed exceptionally gratifying sales.

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Hermann Historica offers tantalizing array in late June sales

German horse's muzzle, or chamfron, in the style of circa 1480, estimated at €3,500-€7,000
German horse's muzzle, or chamfron, in the style of circa 1480, estimated at €3,500-€7,000
German horse’s muzzle, or chamfron, in the style of circa 1480, estimated at €3,500-€7,000

MUNICH – The online-only auctions that were introduced by Hermann Historica GmbH several years ago are becoming increasingly popular. Once again, some 4,112 lots are coming under the hammer from June 21-25, including unparalleled premium objects and pieces for first-time buyers. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Attention! Hermann Historica to auction orders, military collectibles, June 1

1870 Order of St. Stanislaus by Julius Keibel, estimated at €35,000-€70,000
1870 Order of St. Stanislaus by Julius Keibel, estimated at €35,000-€70,000
1870 Order of St. Stanislaus by Julius Keibel, estimated at €35,000-€70,000

MUNICH, Germany – On June 1, Hermann Historica will stage its International Orders & Military Collectibles auction, a 444-lot sale of headgear, clothing, decorative objects, awards, and other rarities. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Hermann Historica spotlights antique arms and armor May 27

Black and white half armor from South Germany, estimated at €24,000-€48,000
Black and white half armor from South Germany, estimated at €24,000-€48,000
Black and white half armor from South Germany, estimated at €24,000-€48,000

MUNICH – Hermann Historica‘s May 27 auction celebrates the creations of early armorers and blacksmiths. Their impressive craftsmanship is clearly evident in the 322 lots, with a range of medieval and early modern objects from arsenals and royal armories. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Hermann Historica rounds up ancient animal-theme art for May 26 auction

Large glazed Tang dynasty horse figure, estimated at €24,000-€48,000
Large glazed Tang dynasty horse figure, estimated at €24,000-€48,000
Large glazed Tang dynasty horse figure, estimated at €24,000-€48,000

MUNICH – A wide-ranging lineup of extraordinary objects from all specialist areas represented by Hermann Historica will come under the hammer in its spring 2021 auctions. The first sale in the series is its 535-lot Works of Art, Antiquities auction, which takes place May 26. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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