Auction Kings Season 1 Episode 16 Napoleon Mirror/WWI Boy Scout Poster

In season 1 episode 16 of Auction Kings titled "Napoleon Mirror/WWI Boy Scout Poster," the gallery comes across two fascinating items with rich histories. The first item is a beautiful mirrored cabinet that is believed to have belonged to the iconic French emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte. The owner of the cabinet seeks an expert opinion on the authenticity of the piece as it could potentially be worth a small fortune. The second item is a rare World War I poster featuring a Boy Scout and is estimated to be around 100 years old. The poster is in remarkable condition and could also fetch a high price at auction.

The team at Gallery 63 is excited to begin the authentication process for the Napoleon mirror, which involves studying the piece's construction, materials, and any identifying marks. They bring in an expert on Napoleonica, who is immediately intrigued by the item. After analyzing the cabinet, the expert is confident it is a genuine piece from the era of Napoleon. He points out specific features that are consistent with items from that time, including asymmetrical carvings and a unique style of woodwork. However, the team understands that even with authentication, it can be tricky to put a price on such a unique item.

Meanwhile, the World War I Boy Scout poster also proves to be a fascinating find for the staff at Gallery 63. The poster depicts a young Boy Scout wearing his uniform while urging others to help support the war effort. The item is in excellent condition, with vibrant colors and no sign of damage. The team brings in an expert in antique posters, who confirms the rarity and historical significance of the piece and suggests that it will be highly sought after by collectors. This could be a big win for Gallery 63 if they secure the poster and auction it off.

As the episode progresses, there is some tension within the Gallery 63 team regarding how best to approach the sales of the items. Some members want to take a conservative approach, setting a high reserve price to ensure a profit, while others argue that the items could sell for even more if they start the bidding at a lower price to generate more interest. Throughout the episode, the team discusses the speed of auctions and how the auctioneer could use this to his advantage.

The day of the auction arrives and there is a buzz of anticipation around the room as the Napoleon mirror and the Boy Scout poster go up for auction. The auctioneer begins the bidding on the Napoleon mirror, and the initial bids are cautious. Finally, after several minutes of back and forth, a bidding war breaks out between two determined buyers, and the price for the cabinet skyrockets. When the dust settles, the final price for the mirror leaves the Gallery 63 team in shock. They have significantly underestimated the value of the item, and it sells for far more than they could ever have hoped for.

As the auction continues, it's time for the WWI Boy Scout poster to go up for bid. Bidding starts low but quickly picks up when the expert appraiser begins to explain the poster's unique history and rarity. The bidding becomes heated, and once again, two bidders battle it out for the item. Finally, the auctioneer bangs down the gavel, and the poster sells for an amount that leaves the Gallery 63 team with big smiles on their faces. It's another successful auction for the Gallery, and they are pleased to have been a part of preserving two significant pieces of history.