badatusernames
Omono
With that nebari? I’m an idiot but seems like that tree should command a real price
I mean I’m not bidding at these levels but that looks like an expensive nebari to me
Last (ever?) Mirai Tree Sale
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With that nebari? I’m an idiot but seems like that tree should command a real price
I mean I’m not bidding at these levels but that looks like an expensive nebari to me
BobbyLane
Imperial Masterpiece
I wonder if they have naked photos of the deciduous trees at buyers request. Reckon they should, with these price tags. I know sometimes they've been worked on in the livestreams, that would be a good indication of whats going on underneath.
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clem
Omono
Any news ? auction results ? There is another auction with 5 new trees.
""SURPRISE—A SECOND SPRING AUCTION IS NOW LIVE!
We’ve released a second wave of trees.
After an incredible response to our spring auction, we’re excited to announce a brand-new group of bonsai is now available for bidding. This second auction wasn’t planned, but the energy and demand called for more.
So here it is: another curated selection of high-level bonsai, each with its own story, refinement, and future potential.
Reminder: The first auction starts closing today at 5pm PDT—don’t miss out.
The second auction closes Monday, June 2nd.
Take a moment to explore what’s new—and bid on the trees that speak to you.""
""SURPRISE—A SECOND SPRING AUCTION IS NOW LIVE!
We’ve released a second wave of trees.
After an incredible response to our spring auction, we’re excited to announce a brand-new group of bonsai is now available for bidding. This second auction wasn’t planned, but the energy and demand called for more.
So here it is: another curated selection of high-level bonsai, each with its own story, refinement, and future potential.
Reminder: The first auction starts closing today at 5pm PDT—don’t miss out.
The second auction closes Monday, June 2nd.
Take a moment to explore what’s new—and bid on the trees that speak to you.""
RJG2
Masterpiece
Huh, didn't watch, but doesn't look like there was much final moment bidding. Definitely didn't reach most of Mirai's market values.
Trident Final bid $5,050.00
(Mirai's) Listed market value: $15,500
Spruce Final bid $3,000.00
(Mirai's) Listed market value: $9,200
Hornbeam Final bid $8,500.00
(Mirai's) Listed market value: $11,500
Ponderosa Final bid $3,100.00
(Mirai's) Listed market value: $14,200
Satsuki Final bid $15,200.00
(Mirai's) Listed market value: $9,600
I'm surprised by the price of that hornbeam. Interesting and positive development, if you compare it to the valuation of Pederosa and Spruce. I had no clue they were considered to be so valuable.
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
The Ponderosa and spruce are not as developed as the hornbeam. That particular ponderosa is not really all that terrific compared to many Ponderosa being collected in the Western U.S. nowadays. That ponderosa is notable mainly because it was Ryan Neal's first tree. So it has history. The hornbeam has been worked for some time here by notable bonsai artists here and in Japan.
Jrmcmich
Chumono
I could have sworn I saw 15,200 right before it closed and similar number to what trident had. Happened to check with like 2 minutes left. Unless it was showing market value but thought I saw That as I was Showing my wife with the crazy price.
RJG2
Masterpiece
That was the final price of the satsuki.
vp999
Masterpiece
The Korean Hornbeam when I last checked was up to $15.5k … Kinda crazy to me …
RJG2
Masterpiece
Huh, the originals are gone now, but the "final bid" that I saw this morning was $8500. I wonder if they had to disqualify some bids - or the auction home page wasn't updated correctly.
BobbyLane
Imperial Masterpiece
Maybe Hornbeams with small hollows are becoming more desirable?
Only Korean? Asking for a friend.Maybe Hornbeams with small hollows are becoming more desirable?
Jrmcmich
Chumono
Yeah that’s what I was Seeing as well on both hornbeam and the trident but didn’t take any pictures
leatherback
The Treedeemer
I find korean hornbeam to thicken a lot slower than other species of hornbeam. Maybe the size is an important factor here?Only Korean? Asking for a friend.
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
Ther
That tends to be true. Korean hornbeam doesn’t get big and once it is, cutting it back severely can result in ugly die back. That was a very very good KH bonsai
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
FWIW the Scots pine and black pine up for sale are both very nice. Of the two the Scots is better than the black pine but the black pine seems to be getting more bids or at least has topped the Scots in total. Don’t know if that will continue but it’s interesting.
BobbyLane
Imperial Masterpiece
I dont think we can truly say how good the Hornbeam is, without seeing it leafless. The Korean hornbeams are prized for their smaller leaf, in comparison to its European counterpart. Whenever you hear a seller talk about KH, its always the small leaf size thats mentioned, never a slower growth rate, I really dont see a slower growth rate as a factor. FWIW, imported thick trunked KH are very common. Probably as common as thick trunked Tridents.
I don't have Korean hornbeam, so I can't confirm. I found them more "elegant" trees, like some of the orientalis tend to be (and I like it).
Anyway, I was just joking with Bobby since he used to have some bigger European hornbeams, and so do I.
BobbyLane
Imperial Masterpiece
Here's a couple thick trunked KH for sale on ebay.
£1,638.72
£5,500.00
You obviously pay a premium for any tree, with the Mirai name attached to it, along with the fact many have been worked on by Ryan himself. He's earned that by building up a strong reputation and being one of the best at his craft.
£1,638.72
£5,500.00
You obviously pay a premium for any tree, with the Mirai name attached to it, along with the fact many have been worked on by Ryan himself. He's earned that by building up a strong reputation and being one of the best at his craft.
