PRICES REALISED October 2-6, 2007 Fervent bidding, intense at times, and strong demand for items throughout the week - with prices often exceeding estimates by several times. Sweden, Scandinavia and Finland led the way, with collector demand for choice and rare items reflected in outstanding results for items at every estimate level. From the “Kristall” Collection, there was not one unsold lot! Switzerland surprised all with the strong prices obtained throughout for 19th century material; Collections, Lots & Estates, as always, saw furious competition for many of the lots.
“America’s First” - the first complete set on cover from the Americas - Estimate € 500’000 - 750’000 Lot 20103 - Realised € 824’000 (US $1’162’000) - a new World Record for Latin America The Meyer family holdings of choice Brazil attracted internet bidders and agents representing customers from throughout the world, crowned with the result shown above. Austrian Levant, particularly for Offices in Romania, brought some exceptional realisations, as did some of the Greece lots, while British Empire continued strong. The semi-annual offer of Rarities of the World saw some amazing prices, as strong bidding focused on Ceylon, India, Mauritius, Romania and several other areas, including important specialised collections offered intact. All week, the internet was an important presence in the auction room, completely dominating the bidding for some areas, and winning a record percentage and volume of lots. The internet made possible our remote bidding room in Stockholm, which was very important throughout the auction of the “Kristall” Sweden and other Scandinavia plus Finland. Prices given herein (except for lots illustrated here) do NOT include buyer’s premiun and charges. Prices for all lots except those of Switzerland are in EURO; Switzerland lots are in Swiss Francs. Lots not included in the listings were withdrawn or did not bring a bid. Prices may include lots bought back under reserve.
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