Yugoslavia TOP Yugoslav Orders at upcoming auction at HDRauch

[wlodzimierz]

Gentlemen,

there is new announcement for upcoming auction at well known Orders and Medals Dealer in Vienna. I called them to get more details, what I was told that they are preparing an auction for beginning of December. This will be one auction dedicated to communist Yugoslavia and contain almost every decoration from that period with all types and variants of the same decoration.

Here is the Link: http://www.hdrauch.com/

I will try to get more Information as soon they are possible.

w.

[Luka]

Seems like its going to be a very interesting auction. Any predictions on when the catalog will be available?

[wlodzimierz]

I'm not sure, but I think that they are planning auction on the begin of December, it means that catalog should be available at the End of October or begin of November.

It is great pleasure to see such decorations on sale.

Higher orders are increasingly harder to find, and these TOP orders are almost not available on market.

The only things is to allocate money, I'm working on that. :unsure:

[wlodzimierz]

I called them today: the auction will take place on 6.12.2011. The catalog should be available on 10.11.2011. :love:

[Luka]

Great information's! Thanks Waldemar!

Yes, I must agree it is very enjoyable to see such high end orders on auction.

Edited October 25, 2011 by Luka

[wlodzimierz]

Gentlemen,

the auction catalog is already online: http://www.hdrauch.com/auction/coins/index.php?action=catalog&suba=list&catid=28&PHPSESSID=f69bde5b9b83c86ddd23e4dad8535f46

There is great part concerning Yugoslavia - in fact this seems to be the bigest collection offered in one auction.

There are some interesting Orders from Albania: all three classes of order of Partisan Star made by Mondvor, with massiv gold 1st klass.

Some orders from Poland, Romania, SU and Unesco.

w.

[Bob]

Annoying how they are potentially breaking up groups in this auction.

Anyway, although Yugoslav is not my focus area... I've also seen 2-3 items which may tempt me to bid:)

[wlodzimierz]

usually they have a possibility to buy a group as a group: it means you give global bid from lot Nr. x to Lot Nr. y then they compare what is the higher bid: summ of bid for each particular object or the global bid. If global bid is higher you get the whole group.

I was once in auction at HDRauch and I've seen that they offer this possibility for the bidders.

@BOB

I think you have seen Albanian Order of Partisan Star made by mondvor too. I think this is more your focus area.

[Bob]

usually they have a possibility to buy a group as a group: it means you give global bid from lot Nr. x to Lot Nr. y then they compare what is the higher bid: summ of bid for each particular object or the global bid. If global bid is higher you get the whole group.

I was once in auction at HDRauch and I've seen that they offer this possibility for the bidders.

@BOB

I think you have seen Albanian Order of Partisan Star made by mondvor too. I think this is more your focus area.

Hi Wlodek, yes I've seen it but already have that in my collection The few Albanian items I have missing are going to be a decades long hunt I suspect... but the hunt is part of the fun

I rather like the Yugoslav National Hero Order as it reminds me quite a bit of the first version of the Albanian Hero (the one with Skanderbeg on it). The Hero of Labour is eye candy as well though... and the Yugoslav gold partisan start from a Kiev museum (?) awarded to Russian General, and... etc. :love:

[wlodzimierz]

Hi Bob,

yes these are not only eye catcher but it seems that they disappeared from the market . Even Order of Yugoslav Flag 1st class is not available and if, the prices are very high. I think €2,500 in Germany offered by a dealer. Order of War Flag with awarding document €5,500 are quite expensive.

Have you seen the medal for the Zagreb's internal forces for 30 Year work - in 18K gold?

I particular like the design of anniversary badge 1917-1947 for participants of October Revolution in Russia.

Of course I like all personal groupings particular Cedo Kapo , Gen. Pavle Pekic and Gen. Jaksic . Very interesting is grouping of Boris Balas with his unique table medals .

I will sure come to that auction, as far I remember there was no similar huge auction dedicated Peoples Yugoslavia. :jumping:

[Luka]

Any idea how to order the printed catalog?

"order catalog form" on their web site(very poorly made BTW) doesn't work, and they don't answer to emails.

Very odd and unprofessional of them...

[wlodzimierz]

I think, you must first register and than order a catalog.

It is very strange: Rauch is well known as a very serious and professional.

I assume that you used this email: office@hdrauch.com.

They have in December 5 actions, first starting on 1st of December. Now you can visit them and examine lots you are interested in. Maybe they need little time.

Send them email again, if it will not work let me know maybe I can help you.

w.

[Luka]

Of course, I did register. Yes that is the address I have sent email on, but I will try it again.

Their website really needs a makeover :cheeky:

[wlodzimierz]

You are right, the homepage looks not like 'state of the art'.

I will visit them and examine some pieces, let me know if you have problems.

w.

[new world]

So, did anyone win anything from the auction?