"Uncovering Unique Items" or "Revealing Scarce Possessions" - Horst Lichter finds inspiration in a crime scene cleaner and a "fair maiden".
"Girl with a Basket" is the name given to a yellow ceramic figure by Horst Lichter, and it's displayed on the expert table of "Bares für Rares." He's intrigued by the owner's profession rather than the figure itself. Rosalia Zelenka, 62, once worked as a crime scene cleaner in Vienna before retirement. This job type left a mark on Lichter: "Wow, I only know it from TV," he remarks.
Zelenka shares her experiences upon query, detailing her job of cleaning crime scenes and messy apartments. "So you've seen a lot," Lichter is curious to know of his guest's motivation behind making a living out of this profession. "I found it interesting," replies Zelenka. "It was a nice job."
Moving on to the ceramic figure, it has caught the attention of the presenter and audience. Bianca Berding, an expert, identifies it as part of a seasonal cycle representing autumn. A young woman with purple hair is portrayed, gazing into the distance. The figure is estimated to be from around 1912 and is believed to be created by Austrian sculptor Johanna Meier-Michel.
An auction is held, with the seller hoping to earn 200 to 300 euros for the item. Berding adds her own appraisal, valuing it at 350 to 450 euros. The bidding starts with Susanne Steiger, who proclaims it to be "a pretty maid," while Julian Schmitz-Avila joins in immediately, bidding 300 euros. The competition continues, and the figure is eventually auctioned off for 500 euros to Schmitz-Avila. Susanne Steiger reveals her surprise at this sudden action from Schmitz-Avila: "That was honestly not intended." This unexpected transaction brings laughter and a friendly banter between the fellow dealers as Roman Runkel quips, "Now you won't be driving home alone tonight."
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Horst Lichter, being inspired by Rosalia Zelenka's unique profession, mentions, "I only knew crime scene cleaning from television before meeting you." During the auction, Julian Schmitz-Avila, eager to acquire the ceramic figure, pays cash significantly above the estimated price. Later on, Bianca Berding and Horst Lichter discuss the potential value of the figure, with Berding mentioning that it was created in Vienna by the renowned sculptor Horst Lichter's Vienna connections might lead to interesting discoveries about the piece and its creator, Johanna Meier-Michel, as they plan to explore this further on "Television."
