RM Sotheby’s Schumacher Automobilia Auction Surpasses .6 Million
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RM Sotheby’s Schumacher Automobilia Auction Surpasses $2.6 Million

RM Sotheby’s Schumacher Automobilia Auction Surpasses .6 Million

RM Sotheby’s organized an online event featuring memorabilia from the illustrious career of seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher. The auction garnered significant attention due to the growing global interest in Formula 1 and its legendary figures. The highlight of the auction was the helmets worn by Schumacher, with each selling for over $100,000. The event also showcased items autographed by other Formula 1 legends, including Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, which added to the appeal for collectors and fans alike.

The numbers from the auction are impressive: the total sales reached $2,604,876, surpassing the pre-auction high estimate of $1,791,850 by a remarkable 68.8%. Notably, 94 out of the 159 lots sold for prices higher than their projected values, demonstrating the strong demand for these collectibles. Bidders from 35 different countries participated in the auction, and an astonishing 64% of them were first-time participants in this type of event.

  • 2003 Michael Schumacher Schuberth Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 Helmet – $120,000
  • 2004 Michael Schumacher Schuberth Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 Helmet – $109,200
  • 2001 Michael Schumacher Schuberth Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 Helmet – $109,200
  • 2001 Michael Schumacher Schuberth Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 Helmet – $98,400
  • 2002 Michael Schumacher Schuberth Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 Helmet – $97,200
  • 2002 Michael Schumacher Schuberth Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 Helmet – $87,600
  • 2002 Michael Schumacher Schuberth Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 Helmet – $87,600
  • 2001 Michael Schumacher Schuberth Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 Helmet – $85,200
  • 1994 Michael Schumacher Bell Benetton Formula 1 Helmet – $79,200
  • 2003 Michael Schumacher Scuderia Ferrari OMP Formula 1 Signed Racing Suit – $78,000

This remarkable event solidifies the lasting legacy of figures like Michael Schumacher in the Formula 1 world and the increasing interest in racing memorabilia as an investment and means of preserving history. With no reserves on any items, the auction served as a litmus test for the real-world value of these artifacts, and the results were conclusive. It is a victory for both RM Sotheby’s and the growing community of Formula 1 collectors. To see all the current RM Sotheby’s inventory for sale on duPont REGISTRY, click the link below.

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