Oct 28, 2022
International success for Contemporary Art & Design
World record for international art with multiple bidders globally
Contemporary Art & Design resulted in sensational final prices for works by international and Swedish artists such as Jim Nutt, Andy Warhol, David Hockney, as well as Karin Mamma Andersson, Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg, Barbro Östlihn and Maria Miesenberger. Mats Theselius delivered the design department’s highest final price with a new world record for his iconic easy chair, ”Älgskinnsfåtöljen”.
With a selection that attracts both Swedish and international bidders, Bukowskis is the leading auction house for contemporary art and design in Scandinavia.
– Tonight’s auction featured spectacular bidding of the American artist Jim Nutt’s rare portraits. We are delighted and proud that Bukowskis achieved a new international world record for Nutt’s work at auction. The interest in the Swedish superstars remains high! Karin Mamma Andersson, Barbro Östlihn, Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg, Ola Billgren, Karin Broos, Andreas Eriksson and Charlotte Gyllenhammar are strong names, says Louise Wrede, Specialist Contemporary Art & Private Sales.
› A new world record for Jim Nutt at Bukowskis as the work ”Tooth” reached a final price of 13,100,000 SEK.
– Warhol continues to attract collectors worldwide and is constantly in the spotlight. Works with the right motif, condition and provenance are in high demand. The auction’s excellent selection of works attracted customers and collectors at the absolute highest level, says Marcus Kinge, Specialist Prints.
– Bukowskis has a long history of selling collections with outstanding results. A personally curated collection generates added value for buyers. This auction featured pieces from the extensive and exciting Lars Wetterling Collection (the remaining works will be sold at Modern Art + Design in November and an online theme auction). The works that stood out were Karin Mamma Andersson, whose painting became the most expensive in the collection with a final price of SEK 3 518 000. Other highlights included Tarasewicz’s fine painting and several sculptures, as well as an unusual tapestry by Lena Cronqvist from the 1970s, all went for high prices. In the photography department, international photographers and colour photos were the most sought-after, says Karin Aringer, Photography and Contemporary Art specialist.
The design department featured iconic items such as the ”Älgskinnsfåtöljen” easy chair by Mats Theselius and the famous ’Concrete’ chair by Jonas Bohlin. Bukowskis also presented young contemporary designers who attracted a new audiences, such as Hanna Hansdotter, Gustaf Nordenskiöld, Fredrik Nielsen and Attila Suta, whose items were highly sought after.
– Collections are selling exceptionally well at Bukowskis, which is particularly satisfying as they attract attention both in Sweden and internationally. The objects by Mario Bellini and Vladimir Kagan resulted in an intense bidding. It was also great to present Fredrik Nielsen’s powerful ”Purple pitcher”, says Jonatan Jahn, Head Specialist Contemporary and Modern Design.
Scandinavia’s only recurring Fine Art auction for contemporary art and design continues to build its leading position with increasing international interest.
As part of the Bonhams network, Bukowskis reach a global market with millions of customers through a combination of our digital platforms and auction houses in Stockholm, Copenhagen, London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Sydney.
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Björn Extergren
Head of Consignment and Sales Department, Fine Art. Specialist Antique Furniture, Decorative Arts and Asian Ceramics
+46 (0)706 40 28 61
Stockholm
Louise Wrede
Head of Art Department, Specialist Contemporary Art, Private Sales
+46 (0)739 40 08 19
Stockholm
Karin Aringer
Head Specialist Contemporary Art and Photographs
+46 (0)702 63 70 57
Stockholm
Marcus Kinge
Specialist Art, Head Specialist Prints
+46 (0)739 40 08 27
Stockholm
Jonatan Jahn
Head Specialist Contemporary and Modern Design
+46 (0)703 92 88 60