Modern Art & Design 660
Modern Art & Design – Exceptional Art and Outstanding Design
Sigrid Hjertén and Isaac Grünewald, such as 'Den blå skutan', 'Den vita hatten', and 'Det röda taket – Glasbruksgatan, Stockholm' are some of the Art departments highlights. It also includes Gösta Adrian-Nilsson's (GAN) painting 'Höjdhoppare', which is now being sold at an auction for the first time. The international department also presents artists like Francis Newton Souza, Lucio Fontana, and Lotte Laserstein, whose work 'Polly Tieck' from the 1920s stands out as it's one of few pieces that she was able to bring with her from Germany to Sweden. The print department includes prints by Pablo Picasso, including 'L’Homme a la Guitare', as well as works by Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse and Paul Gauguin.
The design department presents highly sought-after furniture and lighting from top Scandinavian and international designers of the 20th century. Axel Einar Hjorth, Hans J. Wegner, Otto Schulz, Carl-Axel Acking, and Harald Notini. The department also includes a collection of design objects from the family of Gunnar Asplund and two special sections: 'Orrefors Lighting', featuring lamps from the Orrefors Glassworks, and '100 Years with Svenskt Tenn', showcasing iconic pieces by Josef Frank, Uno Åhrén, and Estrid Ericson.
Wilhelm Kåge, Berndt Friberg, Stig Lindberg, and Hans Hedberg are prominent and sought-after designers represented in the ceramics department. The glass department offers exquisite pieces from Orrefors and Venini. The carpets and textiles department presents a unique piece in Ruth Fischer’s tapestry 'The Legend of the Christmas Roses', created for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition. One of the department's main highlight is Barbro Nilsson’s round carpet 'Gula rabatten' from 1944, along with several pieces by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter, and Ingrid Dessau.
In the silver department, items range from early works by Georg Jensen and a Japanese-inspired dish from Tiffany & Co. to Wiwen Nilsson’s timeless candlesticks, vases, and boxes, as well as modern pieces by silversmith Rolf Lindståhl, known for his distinctive, minimalist style. The jewellery department offers a magnificent collection by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe, along with early pieces with provenance from Gunilla Palmstierna-Weiss. Timeless jewellery by the ever-popular Wiwen Nilsson are also included.
When is the viewing and auction?
Modern Art & Design
Viewing 14–18 November, Bukowskis, Berzelii Park 1, Stockholm
Open weekdays 11 am – 6 pm, weekends 11 am – 4 pm
Live auction 19–20 November, Arsenalsgatan 2, Stockholm
| Tuesday 19 November, from 10 am CET | Lot number |
|---|---|
| Glass | 1 – 38 |
| Ceramics | 39 – 129 |
| Carpets and Textiles | 130 – 209 |
| Orrefors Lighting | 210 – 240 |
| 100 years with Svenskt Tenn | 241 – 278 |
| Furniture and Works of Art | 279 – 429 |
| Wednesday 20 November, from 10 am CET | Lot number |
|---|---|
| Silver | 430 – 479 |
| Jewellery | 480 – 521 |
| Wednesday 20 November, from 1 pm CET | Lot number |
|---|---|
| Art | 522 – 856 |
| Prints | 857 – 898 |
A guide for buyers – How to bid
Participating online is easy – You can bid in advance by placing an absentee bid online or live online in real-time during the auction. Choose an option that fits you. Read more about the options below.
Register with one click – please note that if you are an online customer you need to register for live auctions to be able to bid at the auction. Simply click here to register or contact validation@bukowskis.com. If you are a new customer, you must create a Customer Account first. For assistance, please contact info@bukowskis.com.
Absentee bidding (online or written form)
If you are a verified live auction customer and logged into your account, you can place an online absentee bid up to when there are 10 lots left before the lot you are interested in is hammered. Simply find the lot you wish to bid on and enter your maximum bid in the “Place your bid” field, after this Bukowskis will bid on the item for you.
You may also send in a written absentee bidding form to our customer service. Click here to download the absentee bidding submission form and send the filled out form to info@bukowskis.com.
Bid live online in real-time
If you are a verified live auction customer and logged into your account, you can participate online in real-time during the auction. Find the auction you want to participate in and click “Join the live auction”, and you will be directed to Bukowskis’ live auction streaming page. The lot being sold is shown on the screen – so keep an eye out for the lot you wish to bid on. After this, you can place your bid in the “Place your bid” field.
Bidding by phone
If you prefer to bid by telephone, one of our specialists can call you directly from the salesroom and bid on your behalf. Simply fill out the telephone bidding application form and send it to telephonebid@bukowskis.com by 8 PM on the day before the auction. Please specify the catalogue number, your full name, address and telephone number(s) where you can be reached during the auction.
Bid in the auction room
If you wish to bid live in person in the salesroom, you can register at Bukowskis, Arsenalsgatan 2 in Stockholm from 10 AM on the day of the auction. For more information, please contact our customer service: info@bukowskis.com.
Please note: To submit a bid exceeding 3 million SEK, we may require a special approval based on bank reference. Please send an email to validation@bukowskis.com in order to be approved for bidding on this level.
Bid increasment
| Interval | Increasment |
|---|---|
| 0 – 3.000 | 200 SEK |
| 3.000 – 10.000 | 500 SEK |
| 10.000 – 20.000 | 1.000 SEK |
| 20.000 – 50.000 | 2.000 SEK |
| 50.000 – 200.000 | 5.000 SEK |
| 200.000 – 400.000 | 10.000 SEK |
| 400.000 – 1.000.000 | 20.000 SEK |
| 1.000.000 – 5.000.000 | 50.000 SEK |
| 5.000.000 – 10.000.000 | 100.000 SEK |
| 10.000.000 + | 100.000 SEK |
Payment, collection and transport
Payment
Payment must be made within 8 working days after the auction ends. You can find information on how to pay for your items under ”My Pages”. Payment can also be made during ongoing auctions at the premises on Arsenalsgatan 2, by Berzelii Park. (please note that we do not handle cash).
Collect
Arsenalsgatan 2 – You can collect your item at Arsenalsgatan 2 directly on the auction days, or on the following days; 21–22 November.
No pickup is available between 23–28 November.
Västberga Allé 3 – From Friday, 29 November, you can pick up your item at Bukowskis, Västberga Allé 3.
As of 5 December, a storage fee of 50 SEK per item and day will be charged for uncollected items. Full payment must be received before your lot can be collected.
Transport
Book delivery for your item(s) on My pages.
If the "Book transport" option is not available, your item requires special delivery. To book special delivery, please contact us at specialdelivery@bukowskis.com.
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