Bukowskis

"blo"

140 items

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2d 17h

John Sten, Flowers in a Vase.

Current bid

300 SEK

Estimate

8 000 SEK

Modernists, naivists, and surrealists – Håkan Larsson Tranemo Collection Part II

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3d 13h

Sivert Lindblom, "Kofes".

Current bid

6 200 SEK

Estimate

15 000 SEK

A Selection from the Björn Springfeldt Collection

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2d 13h

Juho Mäkelä, Flowers in a vase.

Current bid

150 EUR

Estimate

250 EUR

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2d 14h

Dora Wahlroos, Blooming cactus.

Current bid

260 EUR

Estimate

500 EUR

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7d 14h

Arthur Percy, Still life with flowers.

Current bid

600 SEK

Estimate

7 000 SEK

Nisse Zetterberg, "Stilleben med röda blommor".

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2d 17h

Nisse Zetterberg, "Stilleben med röda blommor".

Current bid

2 700 SEK

Estimate

2 500 SEK

Modernists, naivists, and surrealists – Håkan Larsson Tranemo Collection Part II

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6d 14h

Charlotte Wahlström, "Äppelblom".

No bids

Estimate

10 000 SEK

Pablo Picasso, After, from "Faunes et Flores d'Antibes" 1960.

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14h 29m

Pablo Picasso, After, from "Faunes et Flores d'Antibes" 1960.

Current bid

1 000 SEK

Estimate

10 000 SEK

Agda Holst, Still life with flowers and books.

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5d 14h

Agda Holst, Still life with flowers and books.

No bids

Estimate

6 000 SEK

Female Voices in Modernism

Axel Nilsson, Still Life with Marigolds.

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2d 18h

Axel Nilsson, Still Life with Marigolds.

Current bid

6 000 SEK

Estimate

8 000 SEK

Modernists, naivists, and surrealists – Håkan Larsson Tranemo Collection Part II

Pablo Picasso, "Composition en Trois Couleurs", from "Dans l'Atelier de Picasso".

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2d 15h

Pablo Picasso, "Composition en Trois Couleurs", from "Dans l'Atelier de Picasso".

Current bid

8 200 SEK

Estimate

8 000 SEK

Patricia Urquiola, a pair, of "Bloomy" armchairs, Moroso, 2000s.

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7d 17h

Patricia Urquiola, a pair, of "Bloomy" armchairs, Moroso, 2000s.

No bids

Estimate

4 000 SEK

A coffee table/side table, Blomstermåla, circa the mid-20th century.

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7d 17h

A coffee table/side table, Blomstermåla, circa the mid-20th century.

Current bid

300 SEK

Estimate

2 500 SEK

Wall lamps, a pair, Blond Belysning AB, Värnamo, Sweden, 2000s.

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14h 58m

Wall lamps, a pair, Blond Belysning AB, Värnamo, Sweden, 2000s.

Current bid

1 005 SEK

Estimate

3 000 SEK

Georg Jensen, a silver serving spoon, 'Magnolia / Blossom', Denmark 1927.

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1d 12h

Georg Jensen, a silver serving spoon, 'Magnolia / Blossom', Denmark 1927.

Current bid

1 500 SEK

Estimate

3 000 SEK

New Year’s Table Setting

Unidentified artist, Deity with lotus flowers, India, 19th/20th century.

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4d 12h

Unidentified artist, Deity with lotus flowers, India, 19th/20th century.

Current bid

300 SEK

Estimate

2 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

Flower tables/pedestals, a pair, Thonet, Vienna, first half of the 20th century.

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4d 18h

Flower tables/pedestals, a pair, Thonet, Vienna, first half of the 20th century.

Current bid

300 SEK

Estimate

3 000 SEK

Brooch, 18K gold in the form of a flower with cabochon-cut sapphire.

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7d 15h

Brooch, 18K gold in the form of a flower with cabochon-cut sapphire.

Current bid

2 000 SEK

Estimate

6 000 SEK

Royal Copenhagen, a glass rinser, "'Saxon Flower', Denmark, 19th century.

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1d 10h

Royal Copenhagen, a glass rinser, "'Saxon Flower', Denmark, 19th century.

Current bid

1 200 SEK

Estimate

4 000 SEK

New Year’s Table Setting

Louis Vuitton, an 18K rose gold 'Color Blossom BB Star' with pink mother-of-pearl and a brilliant-cut diamond.

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3d 15h

Louis Vuitton, an 18K rose gold 'Color Blossom BB Star' with pink mother-of-pearl and a brilliant-cut diamond.

Current bid

1 350 EUR

Estimate

1 700 EUR

Jenny Nyström, Flicka med blommor, skrapkartong och tusch, monogramsignerad.

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18h

Jenny Nyström, Flicka med blommor, skrapkartong och tusch, monogramsignerad.

Current bid

1 000 SEK

Estimate

4 000 SEK

Royal Copenhagen, "Musselmalet", coffee service, 38 pieces, porcelain, full and half lace.

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3d 17h

Royal Copenhagen, "Musselmalet", coffee service, 38 pieces, porcelain, full and half lace.

Current bid

4 500 SEK

Estimate

8 000 SEK

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14h 13m

Alvar Aalto, A glass vase model 3031.

Current bid

300 EUR

Estimate

500 EUR

Alvar Aalto, a '3030' 60-year jubilee vase, signed Alvar Aalto Iittala 1936-1996.

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1d 9h

Alvar Aalto, a '3030' 60-year jubilee vase, signed Alvar Aalto Iittala 1936-1996.

Current bid

220 EUR

Estimate

250 EUR

Tapio Wirkkala, a model 3520 vase, signed Tapio Wirkkala Iittala -56.

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3d 13h

Tapio Wirkkala, a model 3520 vase, signed Tapio Wirkkala Iittala -56.

Current bid

150 EUR

Estimate

250 EUR

Gunnar Cyrén, 17 champagne flutes, 'Helena', Orrefors.

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1d 10h

Gunnar Cyrén, 17 champagne flutes, 'Helena', Orrefors.

Current bid

3 100 SEK

Estimate

3 000 SEK

New Year’s Table Setting

Rug, northwest Persian, approx. 230 x 150 cm,

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1d 16h

Rug, northwest Persian, approx. 230 x 150 cm,

Current bid

1 000 SEK

Estimate

3 000 SEK

Fat, porcelain, Qianlong (1736-95), Qing dynasty, China.

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14h 22m

Fat, porcelain, Qianlong (1736-95), Qing dynasty, China.

Current bid

500 SEK

Estimate

2 500 SEK

A cloisonné vase and jar with lid, China, around 1900.

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4d 14h

A cloisonné vase and jar with lid, China, around 1900.

No bids

Estimate

1 500 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A set of three differently decorated tea pots with covers, Qing dynasty, 18century and 20th century.

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4d 13h

A set of three differently decorated tea pots with covers, Qing dynasty, 18century and 20th century.

No bids

Estimate

3 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A porcelain dish, China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong 1736-95.

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5d 15h

A porcelain dish, China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong 1736-95.

Current bid

1 800 SEK

Estimate

3 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A silver jug, Middle East, mid 20th century.

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1d 16h

A silver jug, Middle East, mid 20th century.

Current bid

6 200 SEK

Estimate

7 000 SEK

A large blue and white bowl, Ming dynasty (1368-1644).

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4d 11h

A large blue and white bowl, Ming dynasty (1368-1644).

Current bid

2 656 SEK

Estimate

3 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

Five porcelain plates, China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong 1736-95.

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5d 15h

Five porcelain plates, China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong 1736-95.

Current bid

300 SEK

Estimate

2 500 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A porcelain tureen stand, China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95).

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6d 15h

A porcelain tureen stand, China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95).

Current bid

1 200 SEK

Estimate

2 500 SEK

A semi-antique Isfahan carpet, central Iran, c. 325 x 210 cm.

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2d 15h

A semi-antique Isfahan carpet, central Iran, c. 325 x 210 cm.

Current bid

6 000 SEK

Estimate

18 000 SEK

Selected carpets and textiles

A semi-antique Isfahan carpet, central Persia, c. 314 x 197 cm.

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2d 15h

A semi-antique Isfahan carpet, central Persia, c. 314 x 197 cm.

Current bid

4 000 SEK

Estimate

10 000 SEK

Selected carpets and textiles

A semi-antique China rug, c. 267 x 185 cm.

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2d 15h

A semi-antique China rug, c. 267 x 185 cm.

No bids

Estimate

12 000 SEK

Selected carpets and textiles

A set of two famille rose dishes, late Qing dynasty.

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4d 14h

A set of two famille rose dishes, late Qing dynasty.

No bids

Estimate

2 500 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A Chinese famille rose porcelain 'quail' pot, Qing dynasty, 18th century.

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4d 12h

A Chinese famille rose porcelain 'quail' pot, Qing dynasty, 18th century.

No bids

Estimate

3 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A large Chinese famille rose grisaille dish and a pair of plates, Qing dynasty, Yongzheng (1723-35).

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4d 13h

A large Chinese famille rose grisaille dish and a pair of plates, Qing dynasty, Yongzheng (1723-35).

Current bid

2 900 SEK

Estimate

4 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A Chinese famille rose porcelain bassin, 20th century.

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4d 11h

A Chinese famille rose porcelain bassin, 20th century.

Current bid

350 SEK

Estimate

10 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

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5d 11h

Mirror, mid-20th century.

No bids

Estimate

2 500 SEK

A Chinese famille rose dish, Qing dynasty, Yongzheng (1723-35).

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4d 14h

A Chinese famille rose dish, Qing dynasty, Yongzheng (1723-35).

Current bid

300 SEK

Estimate

8 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A group lot of six Chinese Export dishes, Qing dynasty, 18th century.

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4d 15h

A group lot of six Chinese Export dishes, Qing dynasty, 18th century.

Current bid

1 000 SEK

Estimate

3 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A pair of Japanese porcelain Satsuma jugs, and an Imari urn, early 20th century.

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4d 13h

A pair of Japanese porcelain Satsuma jugs, and an Imari urn, early 20th century.

Current bid

50 EUR

Estimate

150 EUR

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A set of three early 20th century porcelain plates, China.

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4d 14h

A set of three early 20th century porcelain plates, China.

No bids

Estimate

250 EUR

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A matched set of four blue and white dinner plates, Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95).

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4d 13h

A matched set of four blue and white dinner plates, Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95).

No bids

Estimate

2 500 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A blue and white dish, Qing dynasty, early 18th century.

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4d 12h

A blue and white dish, Qing dynasty, early 18th century.

No bids

Estimate

2 500 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A Chinese imari export porcelain mug, Qing dynasty (1736-95).

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4d 15h

A Chinese imari export porcelain mug, Qing dynasty (1736-95).

No bids

Estimate

2 500 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A blanc de Chine figure of a Guanyin, late Qing dynasty, 19th century.

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4d 15h

A blanc de Chine figure of a Guanyin, late Qing dynasty, 19th century.

Current bid

500 SEK

Estimate

2 500 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

Jug, neo-Rococo, silver, Johan Teodor Palmgren Norrköping 1869.

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7d 14h

Jug, neo-Rococo, silver, Johan Teodor Palmgren Norrköping 1869.

No bids

Estimate

5 000 SEK

Two famille rose plates and a bowl, Qing dynasty, 18th century.

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4d 10h

Two famille rose plates and a bowl, Qing dynasty, 18th century.

Current bid

300 SEK

Estimate

2 500 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A group lot of eight blue and white dishes, Qing dynasty.

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4d 14h

A group lot of eight blue and white dishes, Qing dynasty.

Current bid

1 200 SEK

Estimate

2 500 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A Tibetan antique rug, 1890-1900, c. 166 x 88 cm.

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4d 11h

A Tibetan antique rug, 1890-1900, c. 166 x 88 cm.

Current bid

2 200 SEK

Estimate

6 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

Kaffeservis, 16 delar, "Jardins de Villandry", A. Raynaud & Co, Limoges, Frankrike.

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6d 15h

Kaffeservis, 16 delar, "Jardins de Villandry", A. Raynaud & Co, Limoges, Frankrike.

Current bid

500 SEK

Estimate

2 500 SEK

A Chinese iron red porcelain cup with saucer and a small famille verte dish, Qing dynasty, Kangxi (1662-1722).

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4d 12h

A Chinese iron red porcelain cup with saucer and a small famille verte dish, Qing dynasty, Kangxi (1662-1722).

No bids

Estimate

3 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A semi-antique Heris carpet, west persia c. 322 x 252 cm.

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2d 14h

A semi-antique Heris carpet, west persia c. 322 x 252 cm.

No bids

Estimate

12 000 SEK

Selected carpets and textiles

An antique Kashan Dabir carpet, c. 404 x 312 cm.

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2d 15h

An antique Kashan Dabir carpet, c. 404 x 312 cm.

Current bid

5 000 SEK

Estimate

18 000 SEK

Selected carpets and textiles

A set of one Chinese blue and white export porcelain dish and three plates, Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95).

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4d 14h

A set of one Chinese blue and white export porcelain dish and three plates, Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95).

No bids

Estimate

2 500 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A Chinese cloisonné vase and a censer, Qing dynasty, 19th century.

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4d 15h

A Chinese cloisonné vase and a censer, Qing dynasty, 19th century.

Current bid

300 SEK

Estimate

2 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

An Antique Joshagan carpet, central Persia, c. 340 x 240 cm.

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2d 15h

An Antique Joshagan carpet, central Persia, c. 340 x 240 cm.

Current bid

5 000 SEK

Estimate

12 000 SEK

Selected carpets and textiles

A Sultanabad carpet, west Persia c. 530 x 378 cm.

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2d 14h

A Sultanabad carpet, west Persia c. 530 x 378 cm.

Current bid

25 000 SEK

Estimate

50 000 SEK

Selected carpets and textiles

A semi-antique pictoral Mazlagan rug, Northwest Iran, c. 195 x 125 cm.

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2d 14h

A semi-antique pictoral Mazlagan rug, Northwest Iran, c. 195 x 125 cm.

No bids

Estimate

5 000 SEK

Selected carpets and textiles

A pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain 'double peacock' plates, Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95).

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4d 12h

A pair of Chinese famille rose porcelain 'double peacock' plates, Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95).

Current bid

1 800 SEK

Estimate

3 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

Carl-Harry Stålhane, two vases and a bowl, Designhuset, Lidköping.

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5d 17h

Carl-Harry Stålhane, two vases and a bowl, Designhuset, Lidköping.

Current bid

350 SEK

Estimate

3 000 SEK

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3d 17h

Cabinet, China, 18th/19th century.

No bids

Estimate

3 000 SEK

A famille rose 'figural' tazza, late Qing dynasty.

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4d 13h

A famille rose 'figural' tazza, late Qing dynasty.

Current bid

300 SEK

Estimate

2 500 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A pair of sterling silver and glass vases, London 1907.

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1d 11h

A pair of sterling silver and glass vases, London 1907.

Current bid

50 EUR

Estimate

250 EUR

New Year’s Table Setting

A Chinese porcelain vase, late Qing dynasty, circa 1900.

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4d 11h

A Chinese porcelain vase, late Qing dynasty, circa 1900.

No bids

Estimate

2 500 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A blue and white tea caddy, Qing dynasty, Kangxi (1662-1722).

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4d 12h

A blue and white tea caddy, Qing dynasty, Kangxi (1662-1722).

No bids

Estimate

2 500 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

Eva Bengtsson, a stoneware bowl, own studio, Frillesås.

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4d 6h

Eva Bengtsson, a stoneware bowl, own studio, Frillesås.

No bids

Estimate

2 500 SEK

A group of 10 odd blue and white dinner plates, Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century.

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4d 14h

A group of 10 odd blue and white dinner plates, Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century.

No bids

Estimate

4 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A Chinese blue and white 'anhua' dish and a pair of plates, Qing dynasty, Yongzheng (1723-35).

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4d 15h

A Chinese blue and white 'anhua' dish and a pair of plates, Qing dynasty, Yongzheng (1723-35).

No bids

Estimate

3 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A blanc de chine wine cup, Qing dynasty, Kangxi (1662-1722).

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4d 13h

A blanc de chine wine cup, Qing dynasty, Kangxi (1662-1722).

Current bid

2 000 SEK

Estimate

2 500 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A famille verte plate, Qing dynasty, Kangxi (1662-1722).

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4d 13h

A famille verte plate, Qing dynasty, Kangxi (1662-1722).

Current bid

800 SEK

Estimate

4 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

Tallrikar, 14 st, porslin, Kina, 1700-1800-tal.

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1d 16h

Tallrikar, 14 st, porslin, Kina, 1700-1800-tal.

Current bid

2 200 SEK

Estimate

3 000 SEK

A group of 12 CHinese famille rose porcelain custard cups with covers, Qing dynasty, 18th century.

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4d 12h

A group of 12 CHinese famille rose porcelain custard cups with covers, Qing dynasty, 18th century.

Current bid

500 SEK

Estimate

6 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A set of two famille rose jardinieres, Qing dynasty, 19th century.

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4d 12h

A set of two famille rose jardinieres, Qing dynasty, 19th century.

Current bid

300 SEK

Estimate

4 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A pair of hardwood chairs, Thailand, 20th century.

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4d 12h

A pair of hardwood chairs, Thailand, 20th century.

Current bid

3 700 SEK

Estimate

10 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A semi-antique silk Kashan, central Persia, c. 210 x 140 cm.

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2d 15h

A semi-antique silk Kashan, central Persia, c. 210 x 140 cm.

No bids

Estimate

12 000 SEK

Selected carpets and textiles

Georg Jensen, serving spoons, a pair, silver, Denmark 1920s.

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1d 9h

Georg Jensen, serving spoons, a pair, silver, Denmark 1920s.

Current bid

1 600 SEK

Estimate

2 500 SEK

New Year’s Table Setting

An antique Ushak carpet, West Anatolia, c. 486 x 391 cm.

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2d 14h

An antique Ushak carpet, West Anatolia, c. 486 x 391 cm.

Current bid

24 000 SEK

Estimate

30 000 SEK

Selected carpets and textiles

Table lamp, Ackermann & Fritze, Rudolstadt Volkstedt, Germany, early 20th century.

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4d 7h

Table lamp, Ackermann & Fritze, Rudolstadt Volkstedt, Germany, early 20th century.

No bids

Estimate

2 500 SEK

A Chinese famille rose porcelain joss stick holder, Qing dynasty, 18/19th century.

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4d 15h

A Chinese famille rose porcelain joss stick holder, Qing dynasty, 18/19th century.

Current bid

1 000 SEK

Estimate

2 500 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A fine Meshed carpet of 'Vase' design, North-East Persia, c. 480 x 345 cm.

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2d 14h

A fine Meshed carpet of 'Vase' design, North-East Persia, c. 480 x 345 cm.

Current bid

18 888 SEK

Estimate

50 000 SEK

Selected carpets and textiles

A group of six Chinese porcealin bowls and six dishes, late Qing dynasty / 20th century.

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4d 13h

A group of six Chinese porcealin bowls and six dishes, late Qing dynasty / 20th century.

Current bid

300 SEK

Estimate

3 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A fine part silk Nain Tudeshk carpet, Central Persia c. 290 x 157 cm.

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2d 14h

A fine part silk Nain Tudeshk carpet, Central Persia c. 290 x 157 cm.

Current bid

10 000 SEK

Estimate

25 000 SEK

Selected carpets and textiles

An Antique Qashqai rug, South Persia, c. 237 x 142 cm.

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2d 15h

An Antique Qashqai rug, South Persia, c. 237 x 142 cm.

Current bid

4 000 SEK

Estimate

8 000 SEK

Selected carpets and textiles

A set of 2 + 6 plates, Kuznetsov Russia 1900-1917.

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1d 11h

A set of 2 + 6 plates, Kuznetsov Russia 1900-1917.

Current bid

320 EUR

Estimate

450 EUR

New Year’s Table Setting

Wall lamps, a pair, Swedish Modern, ASEA, mid-20th century.

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3d 15h

Wall lamps, a pair, Swedish Modern, ASEA, mid-20th century.

Current bid

550 SEK

Estimate

3 000 SEK

A group lot of three vases, on in enamel and two in porcelain, Qing dynasty and 20th century.

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4d 14h

A group lot of three vases, on in enamel and two in porcelain, Qing dynasty and 20th century.

No bids

Estimate

3 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A semi-antique chinese rug, c. 195 x 132 cm .

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4d 11h

A semi-antique chinese rug, c. 195 x 132 cm .

No bids

Estimate

3 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A blue and white floral vase, Qing dynasty, 18th Century.

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4d 11h

A blue and white floral vase, Qing dynasty, 18th Century.

No bids

Estimate

6 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A mantel clock, Paris, France, turn of the 20th Century.

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5d 16h

A mantel clock, Paris, France, turn of the 20th Century.

No bids

Estimate

2 500 SEK

Christoffer Baumann, cup, silver, Hudiksvall 1791.

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4d 7h

Christoffer Baumann, cup, silver, Hudiksvall 1791.

No bids

Estimate

2 500 SEK

Ulrica Hydman-Vallien, a vase, Kosta Boda Studio.

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4d 6h

Ulrica Hydman-Vallien, a vase, Kosta Boda Studio.

No bids

Estimate

2 500 SEK

A pair of Chinese enamelled porcelain bowls, late Qing dynasty.

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4d 15h

A pair of Chinese enamelled porcelain bowls, late Qing dynasty.

No bids

Estimate

3 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

A Chinese export porcelain charger, Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95).

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4d 11h

A Chinese export porcelain charger, Qing dynasty, Qianlong (1736-95).

Current bid

1 000 SEK

Estimate

2 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

Nine porcelain pieces, China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong 1736-95.

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5d 15h

Nine porcelain pieces, China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong 1736-95.

Current bid

550 SEK

Estimate

3 000 SEK

Arts of Asia – Winter edition

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