# Sale of spotted Westphalian foal J-Nimon K

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sale-of-spotted-westphalian-foal-j-nimon-k
> Updated: 2026-10-12T03:34:03.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

A four-month-old Westphalian foal named J-Nimon K, originating from Brandenburg, Germany, was sold for a record 75,000 euros at an auction near Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna. The foal gained attention for its rare ‘Tigerschecke’ coat, which features brown-and-white markings resembling a zebra, Dalmatian, or giraffe due to the leopard gene.

The sale, which occurred during the Longines Global Champions Tour, was secured via telephone by a buyer from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The final price significantly exceeded the auction average of approximately 27,000 euros. Breeder Steffen Krehl noted that while the foal’s sire, a Dutch stallion named Genius, is known for unique markings, the distinctive coloring is a matter of luck and not a guaranteed trait in offspring.

Beyond its auction success, the foal has become a viral sensation online due to its unusual appearance. While its future as a show or jumping horse remains undetermined, its striking pattern continues to draw significant public interest.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Brandenburg foal with unique markings sells for 75,000 euros

A uniquely patterned foal from Brandenburg, Germany, named J-Nimon K, sold for 75,000 euros to a buyer in Dubai during an auction in Vienna.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spotted-foal-j-nimon-k-sells-for-75000-euros-in-vienna-auction

### 2026-09-30: Brandenburg foal sells for record 75,000 euros

A rare tiger-patterned Westphalian foal from Brandenburg, Germany, sold for a record 75,000 euros at an auction in Vienna to a buyer from Dubai.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brandenburg-foal-sells-for-record-75000-euros

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