Modern Art & Design 664
World-class art and design – view the catalogue for Modern Art & Design
The most important auction for modern art and design this spring
The art department presents works by some of the most important artists of the 20th century. Highlights include Pablo Picasso’s Buste d’homme, Fernando Botero’s "El cuarto de baño", Georges Braque’s "As de trèfles et verre", Victor Vasarely’s "KONDOR", and Erik Olson’s "Korsfästelse (Crucifixion)".
The auction also features two private collections: one comprising works by Arne Jones, and the other containing with selected highlights from the estate of Alice and Nils Wedel. Among the standout pieces in the print department is Edvard Munch’s "The Sick Child (Det syke barn)".
The design department presents furniture, textiles, glassware, silver, and lighting by some of the 20th century’s most prominent Scandinavian and international designers, including Anna Petrus, Axel Einar Hjorth, Hans J. Wegner, Barbro Nilsson, and Harald Notini. A highlight is the Forme Libre table by the French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand, circa 1956. The auction also features a collection of lighting fixtures from one of Scandinavia’s most influential producers during the Swedish Modern era – Bröderna Malmströms Metallvarufabrik, including lights by Carl-Axel Acking.
The Carpets and Textiles Department displays several works by the prominent textile artists Märta Måås-Fjetterström and Barbro Nilsson. Highlights include the unique carpet Storkorset (Åhléns carpet). We also commemorate the platinum jubilee of Barbro Nilsson's iconic carpet 'Tånga'.
This year, the ceramics department marks a special anniversary – 200 years of Gustavsberg. Here you’ll find works by the factory’s most iconic designers, such as Lisa Larson, Stig Lindberg, Berndt Friberg, and Wilhelm Kåge.
The silver department offers a wide selection of pieces created by leading 20th-century designers such as Georg Jensen, Kay Bojesen, Wiwen Nilsson, Tapio Wirkkala, and Atelier Borgila. The auction also includes an extensive selection of jewellery by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe, as well as silverware and jewellery by Lars Arby – two pioneering figures in Swedish jewellery design whose work has shaped generations.
When is the viewing and auction?
Modern Art & Design
Viewing May 14–19, Berzelii Park 1, Stockholm
Open weekdays 11 AM–6 PM CEST, weekends 11 AM–4 PM CEST
Live auction May 20–21, Arsenalsgatan 2, Stockholm
| Tuesday May 20, from 10 AM CEST | Lot number |
|---|---|
| Glass | 1 – 40 |
| Gustavsberg 200 Years | 41 – 129 |
| Ceramics | 130 – 177 |
| Furniture and Works of Art | 178 – 371 |
| Carpets and Textiles | 372 – 435 |
| Wednesday May 21, from 10 AM CEST | Lot number |
|---|---|
| Silver | 436 – 490 |
| Jewellery | 491 – 548 |
| Wednesday May 21, from 1 PM CEST | Lot number |
|---|---|
| Art | 549 – 839 |
| Prints | 840 – 892 |
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 + | 100.000 SEK |
Payment, collection and transport
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 to collect your auction purchase at Arsenalsgatan 2, during the auction on May 20–21 and May 22–23.
Västberga Allé 3 – From Saturday, May 31, you are welcome to collect your items at Bukowskis, Västberga Allé 3. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer collections between May 24–30.
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 June 10 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
Book delivery for your item(s) on My pages.
If the "Book transport" option is not available, your item requires special delivery. To book special delivery, please contact us at specialdelivery@bukowskis.com.
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