Christian Zätterström Collection Online F407

Christian Zätterström was a unique collector. He had an integrity like few other art buyers, was sure of his taste and had a self-confidence that made any attempts at persuasion unnecessary.

Zätterström put his heart and soul into his professional life in law, where he worked successfully for more than 30 years, but he also had several other interests, immersing himself with great enthusiasm in art as well as music and sport. As a young man he was a professional handball player and later followed the Liverpool football team.

Zätterström was rarely seen at openings and art events, instead cultivating strong relationships with a select few gallery owners and artists. These relationships are reflected in the art collection, which mainly includes works by Swedish artists. Zätterström did not intend to sell his works but bought them because he had an indomitable faith in art and its place in society. Read more