Lot 13: Mounted Berlin Wall Fragment w/ Original Label, Removed August 27, 1990
Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA (172) · Sold
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- Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA (172)
- Lot Number
- 13
- Status
- Sold
- Hammer / Price
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 18
- Closed
- 11/6/25 7:02 PM PT
Description
Mounted fragment of the Berlin Wall, featuring a concrete piece with visible green, yellow, and red paint on one side. A label affixed to the piece reads: “Removed from the BERLIN WALL, East GERMANY” on “August 27, 1990” by “Michael and V-Anne Chernock.” The fragment is securely displayed in a clear acrylic case set against a dark blue background and supported by a small metal stand. This piece serves as a powerful historical artifact from one of the most significant symbols of the Cold War. The Berlin Wall, constructed by East Germany in 1961, stood for 28 years as a barrier separating East and West Berlin and representing the broader divide between communist and democratic Europe. Its unexpected opening on November 9, 1989—sparked by mass protests and a government error—marked the beginning of the end of the Cold War and paved the way for German reunification in 1990. Condition: Good.