The specialist's choice – Selected Classics Helsinki
Albert Edelfelt, "Au Bois de Boulogne", estimate: 200 000 - 240 000 €.
The catalogue for Selected Classics Helsinki is finally here! Selected Classics is the highlight of the auction season and showcases masterpieces from the golden age of Finnish Art. Bukowskis' experts share their favourites from catalogue. Welcome to the auction and viewing!
Which are your favourite works from Selected Classics Helsinki?
Albert Edelfelt, ”Au Bois de Boulogne” – ”Au Bois de Boulogne” is one of Edelfelt’s most loved and well- known paintings and we are extremely happy and honoured to sell this exquisite artwork at this season’s Selected Classics Helsinki, says Joachim Borgström, specialist classic Finnish art, furniture, works of art and silver.
Helene Schjerfbeck "Young girl" – Helene Schjerfbeck’s painting is in its simplicity incredible beautiful. The painting portrays a young and mysterious girl with a stable and expectant look. Schjerfbeck’s artworks are easily recognisable, which is a part of their charm. Her artworks are composed of only a few brushstrokes yet they are both sensitive and powerful, says Johanna Lindfors, specialist art.
Medallion, Fabergé –The House of Fabergé is known for designing fantastic and elaborate jewellery and items of the highest quality. Carl Fabergé was the adored jeweller of the Russian Tsars and his jewellery are like exquisite artworks. The design process of this particular Fabergé medallion has required both time and effort, it’s truly unique, says Nina Westerlund, specialist jewellery and watches.
The Russian Chevalier guard presentation sword – Our Militaria department is exceptionally strong this spring, with a collection of rarely seen Russian swords and highly sought after collectibles. The true pearl among the many rarities is the immense, richly decorated Russian Chevalier guard presentation sword from the late 1800s. The Chevalier guard were an elite force and the most prestigious and respected of all the regiments in the Imperial Russian army, the emperor's own lifeguard, says Thomas Luoma, specialist art, works of art, antique weapons, orders and militaria.
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SELECTED CLASSICS HELSINKI
Auction: 3rd - 15th of May, online.
Viewing: 9th -14th May, mon-fri 11-18, sat-sun 11-16, at Iso Roobertinkatu 12, Helsinki