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Highlights From Bukowskis' Important Spring Sale


Magnificent furniture, masterful works of art, and rare jewellery at the Important Spring Sale

After successful auctions for modern and contemporary art and design, Bukowskis concludes the live season with the Important Spring Sale – the largest live auction of the spring, featuring the best of the best in art, furniture, works of art, and jewellery.

The auction featured furniture, handicrafts, and jewellery of consistently high quality. Highlights included a pair of corner cabinets by Gottlieb Iwersson, a magnificent chandelier by Carl Edberg, a section dedicated to W.A. Bolin, and a White Glove for Carl Kempe's Asian gold collection.



High Final Prices for Gottlieb Iwersson

A pair of splendid Gustavian corner cabinets by Gottlieb Iwersson, with provenance from Torup Castle, was the first lot to sale above 1 million SEK. After a lively bidding they sold for the impressive final price of 1.8 million SEK.

Additional highlights in this section included a table by Gottlieb Iwersson, an Empire console table from the early 1800s, and a bureau by the master Nils Petter Stenström, all of which exceeded expectations and sold for several times their estimates.



Carl Edberg's Masterpiece

In the works of art section, a magnificent chandelier by Carl Edberg (circa 1755) in gilded and silvered brass with intricate decoration sold for a final price of 1.5 million SEK. Other highlights included a Rococo lantern from the late 18th century, Empire candelabras, a pair of consoles in the style of Carl Hårleman, and a collection of porphyry and marble.

In the ceramics section, high final prices were achieved for plates, dishes, and tureens in "Flora Danica" from Royal Copenhagen. The extensive carpet department featured, among others, an antique Lahore rug from northern India (modern-day Pakistan) that sold for a closing price of 312,500 SEK. Other highlights from the section included a Western Anatolian "Lotto" from the 17th century, a semi-antique figural Ghom, a semi-antique Isfahan, and a woven tapestry, "Game park," from the mid-16th century.



The W.A. Bolin Collection

Highlights in the silver and objects of vertu section included a Baroque tankard by Johan Ståhle, a pair of late Gustavian candlesticks by Pehr Zethelius, and an imperial presentation box in gold, enamel, and diamonds by Alexander Treiden. A Rococo coffee pot by Henrik Christoffer Klint from 1770 became one of the most expensive items in the section, selling for over twice its estimate at a final price of 625,000 SEK.

Unique to this edition of the Important Spring Sale was a section dedicated to the imperial court jeweller W.A. Bolin and a collection of items with provenance from generations within the Bolin family. Among the high-quality array of enamel works and silver items were a splendid wine cooler, a silver and enamel frame with pearls and diamonds, and a pair of impressive cut glass decanters with silver mounts, which sold for a final price of 825,000 SEK. Among the jewellery signed by Bolin, we saw two exquisite brooches: one with pearls and diamonds, and another with step-cut emeralds and old-cut diamonds. The latter sold for a final price of 725,000 SEK.



Harry Winston Shines

The jewellery section concluded the first day of the auction with more sparkling highlights. Among them were a rare tiara in silver and gold with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds, and a platinum collier with heart-shaped brilliant-cut diamonds from Harry Winston, which sold for a final price of 900,000 SEK.



White Glove for Kempe's Gold Collection

Bukowskis’ Asian department presented items from several prestigious Scandinavian collections this season, such as those of Dr Carl Kempe, Axel Lagrelius, Dag Malms, Klas E Böök, Paul R. Wedendal, and many more.

Carl Kempe’s gold collection achieved a "White Glove" status, meaning all items were sold. Highlights from the collection included a magnificent gold vase dated to the 12th/14th century, which sold for over 1.6 million SEK. Also from the same collection was a spectacular gilt bronze tiger dated to the Six Dynasties period (220-589 AD), which sold for several times its estimate, achieving a final price of 925,000 SEK.

The auction saw a high demand for imperial porcelain, resulting in several lots with a high final price. Highlights included nine bowls from the Qing Dynasty bearing the Daoguang seal mark, which sold for 575,000 SEK. Further notable items included a Sino-Tibetan Adibuddha Vajradhara from the 15th/16th century and a large bronze arrow vase 'Touhu', from the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644).



During the spring live auctions for Contemporary Art and Design, Important Timepieces, and Modern Art & Design, Bukowskis has auctioned art, design, and watches totalling 254,4 million SEK (including fees) and achieved 35 listings above one million.

Consignment is ongoing for upcoming auctions. Please contact Bukowskis specialists today to sell at the best prices on the market.


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Highlights Furniture and Works of Art

199B. Karl XII, a Swdish plate coin of 1/2 daler silver, Avesta 1718.
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199B. Karl XII, a Swdish plate coin of 1/2 daler silver, Avesta 1718.
Hammer price 
40 000 SEK
Estimate
6 000 - 8 000 SEK
201. A Swedish etched brass and steel 'Bergsmansyxa', dated 1778.
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201. A Swedish etched brass and steel 'Bergsmansyxa', dated 1778.
Hammer price 
60 000 SEK
Estimate
6 000 - 8 000 SEK
213. A Swedish Rörstrand faience tureen with cover, 18th century.
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213. A Swedish Rörstrand faience tureen with cover, 18th century.
Hammer price 
22 000 SEK
Estimate
10 000 - 15 000 SEK


Highlights Silver, Objects of Vertu


Highlights Carpets and Textiles

324. An antique silk Kashan 'Mohtasham', c. 297 x 216 cm.
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324. An antique silk Kashan 'Mohtasham', c. 297 x 216 cm.
Hammer price 
80 000 SEK
Estimate
80 000 - 100 000 SEK


Highlights Jewellery

519. A pair of 14K gold earrings with faceted sapphires and old-cut diamonds.
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519. A pair of 14K gold earrings with faceted sapphires and old-cut diamonds.
Hammer price 
150 000 SEK
Estimate
70 000 - 80 000 SEK
554. A silver and gold tiara with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds.
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554. A silver and gold tiara with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds.
Hammer price 
175 000 SEK
Estimate
150 000 - 175 000 SEK
573. A Harry Winston platinum and heart-shaped brilliant-cut diamond necklace.
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573. A Harry Winston platinum and heart-shaped brilliant-cut diamond necklace.
Hammer price 
720 000 SEK
Estimate
900 000 - 1 200 000 SEK


Highlights Asian Sale

991. A jun ware dish, Northern Song dynasty.
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991. A jun ware dish, Northern Song dynasty.
Hammer price 
32 000 SEK
Estimate
12 000 - 15 000 SEK
994. A jade pendant and snuff bottle, Qing dynasty.
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994. A jade pendant and snuff bottle, Qing dynasty.
Hammer price 
85 000 SEK
Estimate
4 000 - 6 000 SEK
1013. A pair of huanghuali jardiniere stands, Qing dynasty.
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1013. A pair of huanghuali jardiniere stands, Qing dynasty.
Hammer price 
75 000 SEK
Estimate
20 000 - 30 000 SEK
1014. A pair of huanghuali cabinets, Qing dynasty.
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1014. A pair of huanghuali cabinets, Qing dynasty.
Hammer price 
110 000 SEK
Estimate
35 000 - 40 000 SEK
1023. A porcelain floor tile, Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
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1023. A porcelain floor tile, Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
Hammer price 
200 000 SEK
Estimate
12 000 - 15 000 SEK
1030. A gilt-bronze figure of Vajradhara Tibet, circa 16th century.
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1030. A gilt-bronze figure of Vajradhara Tibet, circa 16th century.
Hammer price 
160 000 SEK
Estimate
60 000 - 80 000 SEK
1038. A rare gold vase, China or Central Asia, 12th-14th century.
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1038. A rare gold vase, China or Central Asia, 12th-14th century.
Hammer price 
1 300 000 SEK
Estimate
300 000 - 500 000 SEK
1040. A gold hair pin, Song dynasty (960-1279).
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1040. A gold hair pin, Song dynasty (960-1279).
Hammer price 
200 000 SEK
Estimate
30 000 - 40 000 SEK
1071. A group of four bronze figures, Ming dynasty and older.
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1071. A group of four bronze figures, Ming dynasty and older.
Hammer price 
95 000 SEK
Estimate
8 000 - 10 000 SEK
1093. A blue and white pot, Transition, 17th century.
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1093. A blue and white pot, Transition, 17th century.
Hammer price 
110 000 SEK
Estimate
6 000 - 8 000 SEK
1186. A large bronze arrow vase 'Touhu', Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
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1186. A large bronze arrow vase 'Touhu', Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
Hammer price 
160 000 SEK
Estimate
25 000 - 30 000 SEK
1311. A blue and white 'Eight Immortals' dish, 17th century.
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1311. A blue and white 'Eight Immortals' dish, 17th century.
Hammer price 
175 000 SEK
Estimate
12 000 - 15 000 SEK



Bukowskis is welcoming onsignments for our upcoming auctions Welcome to contact us today

Björn Extergren
Stockholm
Björn Extergren
Head of Consignment and Sales Department, Fine Art. Specialist Antique Furniture, Decorative Arts and Asian Ceramics
+46 (0)706 40 28 61
Carl Barkman
Stockholm
Carl Barkman
Head Specialist Fine Art and Antiques
+46 (0)708 92 19 71
Alexander Johansson
Stockholm
Alexander Johansson
Assistant Specialist Works of Art
+46 (0)707 88 84 71
Lisa Gartz
Stockholm
Lisa Gartz
Head Specialist Silver
+46 (0)709 17 99 93
Cecilia Andrén
Stockholm
Cecilia Andrén
Head specialist Jewellery
+46 (0)790 78 03 20
Fredrik Karlsson
Stockholm
Fredrik Karlsson
Specialist Jewellery
+46 (0)767 81 06 06
Christopher Stålhandske
Stockholm
Christopher Stålhandske
Head Specialist Carpets, textiles and Islamic works of art
+46 (0)708 19 12 58
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Head Specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
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