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Meissen porcelain from Fulda: Couple achieves record price at Cash for Rares!
Michael and Marius Mander from Fulda presented a 100-year-old Meissen porcelain in “Cash for Rares” on September 5, 2025.
Meissen porcelain from Fulda: Couple achieves record price at Cash for Rares!
On September 5, 2025, the Fulda duo Michael and Marius Mander appeared on the popular ZDF program “Bares für Rares” to offer a very special piece: an approximately 100-year-old Meissen porcelain group with two hunting dogs. This exquisite animal depiction, designed by Paul Walther between 1927 and 1934, impressively shows the craftsmanship tradition of the respected Meissen porcelain manufacturer. The new price of the good piece is currently 3990 euros, but in the television program the expert Colmar Schulte-Goltz estimated the value of the group at only 350 to 550 euros, which was rather a disappointment for the sellers who wanted 200 euros. But as is often the case, everything turned out differently.
Michael Mander inherited the porcelain group from his grandfather, who received it in the 1970s as a thank you for painting work. The connection to this porcelain group made the appearance on the ZDF show all the more emotional. Art dealer David Suppes was waiting in the dealer's room with a starting offer of 370 euros. But Michael wasn't so easily fobbed off and argued that the piece could also be very popular for resale. In the end, Suppes was able to successfully conclude the negotiations and bought the porcelain group for 500 euros, much to the satisfaction of Marius Mander, who was thrilled by his father's negotiating skills and the ultimate sales success.
The value of Meissen porcelain
However, the estimate and value of Meissen porcelain is more than just a number on a price tag. The value depends on several factors including the age, design and condition of the piece. Elaborate sculptures and hand-painted vases are made by highly skilled craftsmen, while other everyday objects are often made using modern technology. According to an article on Kleinanzeigen.de, these aspects play a crucial role in the market value of Meissen porcelain, which is also influenced by supply and demand. Historical pieces, for example models from the Albrechtsburg of 1710, are often particularly valuable, while authenticity is verified by features such as the crossed swords, which have been used since 1731.
In relation to the Fulda duo and their porcelain group, the price achieved of 500 euros may seem low compared to the new price, but it also shows that it requires a lot of skill to do good business in such a competitive market. It should also be noted that the value of porcelain depends heavily on its condition; flawless pieces tend to fetch higher sums. The Mander brothers not only emerged from the show with a financial gain, but also with a beautiful story that connects them with their family.
The appearance at “Bares für Rares” once again illustrates the fascination and appeal that Meissen porcelain has for collectors and enthusiasts and how much knowledge and sensitivity are necessary to be successful in this often confusing world of antiques.