- The salesman demands to know how intensely he needs to speak, discussing this issue with his colleague.
It's time for Bea Safari to bid farewell. The Aachen-based makeup artist is ready to part ways with her Janosch painting, a purchase she made at an exhibition around three decades ago. "I don't have a use for it anymore, it's just been collecting dust on the wall," she remarks, now 81 years old.
Detlev Kümmel, the art expert, provides insight into Janosch's illustrious career. Born Horst Eckert in 1931, he made a name for himself in the 1950s as an illustrator under the moniker Janosch.
"Naked for Rare": A 1990s hand-signed color print by Janosch
The painting depicts Janosch's three most iconic figures: Tiger, Bear, and Duck-Tiger. Here, the Tiger tenderly places his hand on the Bear's head, saying, "You old, hairy bear pig, I'm forever yours." The piece is a hand-signed color print from the 90s with a personal dedication to the seller. The seller desires 500 euros for the painting, and Kümmel deems it worthy, valuing it at 450 to 500 euros.
However, Bea Safari must first attain this price in the trader's room. The crowd is smitten by the drawing from the get-go, but technical glitches arise. "This is a lovely little gem," Julian Schmitz-Avila commences, only to be halted by the seller.
"I can't hear that," the seller replies, referencing her hearing difficulties. "Speak louder," Schmitz-Avila responds, finding the right volume. In the same volume, he throws his opening bid of 250 euros. Jan Čížek and Markus Wildhagen follow suit with their bids.
Schmitz-Avila eventually emerges victorious. Bea Safari hands over the cash and discloses the intended purpose of the 500 euros: "This will help me purchase new hearing aids," she laughs.
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Detlev Kümmel mentioned that the hand-signed color print, titled "Naked for Rare," was created by Janosch in the 1990s and features his three iconic characters: Tiger, Bear, and Duck-Tiger. Detlev Seed, possibly another art enthusiast or collector, might have shown interest in acquiring this unique piece due to its historical significance and the dedication it carries.
