Contemporary Art & Design 662
Explore the catalogue for Contemporary Art & Design
Contemporary art and design at the leading auction house in the Nordics
Sought-after international and Swedish works by renowned artists and designers in the only dedicated live auction for contemporary art and design in the Nordics. The auction includes significant works from the mid-20th century to today, featuring highlights such as “Målning” by Ola Billgren and “La Grande Passion” by Andy Warhol, as well as artists such as Jim Dine, Donald Baechler, Lena Cronqvist, Nathalie Djurberg and Hans Berg. The art department also features multiple graphic works by Andy Warhol, Banksy, Roy Lichtenstein and David Hockney, along with Christina & Claes Lindquist Collection – a comprehensive photo collection featuring works by renowned photographers such as Helmut Newton and Gerhard Richter.
The design department presents esteemed international and Swedish designers such as Ettore Sottsass, Mario Bellini, Patricia Urquiola, Jonas Bohlin, and Mats Theselius. The department also includes a selection of contemporary studio-based designers such as Fredrik Paulsen, Niklas Runesson, Camilla Iliefski, and Eva Hild. Here you will also find two comprehensive private collections – a collection of ceramic sculptures by Mårten Medbo, and a collection of design chairs with provenance Lasse Åberg’s collection.
When is the viewing and auction?
Contemporary Art & Design
Viewing April 9–14, Berzelii Park 1, Stockholm
Open weekdays 11 AM – 6 PM, weekends 11 AM – 4 PM
Live auction April 15–16, Arsenalsgatan 2, Stockholm
| April 15 from 2 pm CEST | Lot number |
|---|---|
| Design | 1 – 147 |
| April 16 from 2 PM CEST | Lot number |
|---|---|
| Contemporary Art | 148 – 328 |
| Christina & Claes Lindquist Collection | 329 – 361 |
| Photographs | 362 – 471 |
| Prints | 472 – 522 |
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 + | 250.000 SEK |
Payment and collection
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 – Welcome for in-person collection of auction purchases at Arsenalsgatan 2, April 15–17 April and, April 22. Unfortunately, we cannot offer pickup at Arsenalsgatan 2, during the period of April 23–28.
Västberga Allé 3 – Starting Tuesday, April 29, you are welcome to Bukowskis, Västberga Allé 3, to collect your auction purchase.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about pickup. The easiest way to contact us is by email info@bukowskis.com or phone [+46-8-614 08 00]
Please note that from May 7 onwards, a storage fee of 50 SEK per item per day will be charged. Bukowskis requires full payment for your item before collection can take place.
Transport
If you have won a bid in one of Bukowskis’s auctions, you can easily book delivery online on ”My pages” after you have paid for your item. You can also contact us at specialdelivery@bukowskis.com if you need help finding the best transport solution for you.
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