Largest Modern Sales ever at Bukowskis
With total prices well over estimates and total sales of nearly SEK 84 million, the message is that major international collectors are keeping their eye on the Swedish auction market. The Spring Modern Sale fetched the largest total ever in Bukowskis’ history, with a record 16 bids in the SEK one million class.
Auction market running hot
The ten highest winning bids totalled SEK 34,391,440. Léger’s watercolor (SEK 5,193,690), a Josef Albers (SEK 6,550,000) and a Marc Chagall (SEK 5,367,000) were among the top international lots, while Baertling’s monumental Mithra (SEK 3,440,000), Gösta Adrian-Nilsson’s Flotte/Flotta (SEK 2,885,000) and Leander Engström’s Varietédansöser (SEK 2,327,000) were the three highest prices for Swedish pieces.
“It’s incredibly exciting to be in such a strong auction market. My analysis is that art is considered a safe investment – regardless of how the market may seem otherwise. Besides, collecting art is something you do with passion and knowledge”, says CEO Michael Storåkers.
Total sales, with commission, came to SEK 83,916,000 (hammer price: SEK 67,715,000, 4% under opening bids)
Top lots Modern Sale
SWEDISH AND INTERNATIONAL PAINTING AND SCULPTURE
Josef Albers, "Study for Homage to the Square: 'Starblue'". Sold for SEK 6 550 000
Marc Chagall, "La Mariée à la Lune". Sold for SEK 5 367 000
Fernand Léger, "Le remorqueur". Sold for SEK 5 193 690
Olle Baertling, "Mithra". Sold for SEK 3 440 000
Josef Albers, "Study for Homage To The Square: 'Wet and Dry' ". Sold for SEK 3 613 750
Gösta Adrian-Nilsson, "Flotte"/ "Flotta" (Franska matroser). Sold for SEK 2 885 000
Leander Engström, "Varitédansöser". Sold for SEK 2 327 000
Henri Matisse, Etude de pied. Sold for SEK 2 111 000
Henri Laurens, "Tête de jeune fillette". Sold for SEK 1 640 000
Olle Baertling, "Ayarb". Sold for SEK 1 264 000
Knut Lundström, ”Nature Morte (Accord en bleu)". Sold for SEK 1 200 000
Philip von Schantz, "Rensåpa". Sold for SEK 1 200 000
Olle Baertling "Dynamique Diagonale". Sold for SEK 1 113 000
Bror Hjorth, "Bondpolskan". Sold for SEK 1 113 000
Carl Kylberg "Människor på väg I". Sold for SEK 1 012 880
Carlos Cruz-Diez, "Physichromie 748". Sold for SEK 1 004 500
(The price includes commission and droit de suite.)
Consignments in progress to the Autumn Sales.
Anna-Karin Pusic +46 (0)8-614 08 32
anna-karin.pusic@bukowskis.com
GRAFIK OPRINTS AND FURNITURE
Prints
Pablo Picasso, Tête de jeune fille, SEK 402,000
Marc Chagall, Carmen, SEK 276,000
Marc Chagall, Bataille de fleurs, SEK 217,000
Marc Chagall, Roméo et Juliette, SEK 217,000
Furniture
Hjalmar Jackson (carpenter), table, sold at SEK 428,000
Hjalmar Jackson (carpenter), chair, sold at SEK 190,000
Josef Frank, cabinet, Flora, SEK190,000
Björn Trädgårdh, table, sold at SEK 172,000
Gerald Summers, chair, SEK 122,000
Axel Einar Hjorth, 6 chairs (Lovö), SEK 110,000
Josef Frank, bookshelf, SEK 61,000
Axel Einar Hjorth, chair, SEK 54,000
(Prices include buyer’s commission and droit de suit)
Consignments in progress for the Autumn Sales. Contact
Anders Welander +46 (0)8-614 08 27
Specialist fine prints
anders.welander@bukowskis.com
Eva Seeman +46 (0)8-614 08 31
Head of modern design
eva.seeman@bukowskis.com
SILVER, GLASS, CERAMICS AND CARPETS
René Lalique, Vase, SEK 294,000
Anna Petrus och Uno Åhrén, grace tureen in silver, SEK 223,000
MMF, Carpet, Solfläckar Barbro Nilsson, SEK 223,000
Wiwen Nilsson, silver candelabras, SEK 210,000
Hans Hedberg, Faience apple, SEK 204,000
Edward Hald, bowl with plate, SEK 125,000
Consignments in progress for the Autumn Sales. Contact
Eva Seeman +46 (0)8-614 08 31
Head of modern design
eva.seeman@bukowskis.com
Anette Granlund +46 (0)8-614 08 31
Head of carpets, textiles and Islamic works of art department
anette.granlund@bukowskis.com