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Fantastic final prices on international sculptures

Intense bidding on the most sought-after contemporary icons

Bukowskis' Contemporary Art & Design auction featured numerous magnificent sculptures by international icons such as Niki de Saint Phalle, Yves Klein, and Swedish artist Maria Miesenberger. The curvy sculpture ”Les Amoureux” by Niki de Saint Phalle became the first lot to sell over one million SEK and subsequently became the auction’s most expensive piece sold with a fantastic final price of 1 390 794 SEK.

”It was incredibly fun to begin the auction with Richard Hambleton’s work ”Marlboro Country”, which, after an intensive bidding with over ten international telephone bidders, reached a final price of 428 750 SEK.”, says Louise Wrede, Specialist Contemporary Art.

Additional highlights in the auction were the fine graphics department, with names like Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg and Frank Stella.

"In addition to Warhol who is always strong, three of the most popular works were Harland Millers 'Do not Let The Bastards Cheer You Up', as well as Keith Haring's 'Untitled' and 'Pop Shop Quad II', all of which were sold high above estimate. It's always great fun when an auction attracts many bidders both in Sweden and internationally, in the auction room, over the phone and online", says Karin Aringer, specialist photography and contemporary art.

Several of the most sought-after Italian postmodernist designers such as Ettore Sottsass, Piero Fornasetti and Paolo Pallucco were represented in this autumn's Contemporary Art & Design auction. These names opened the auction’s design department with a lot of energy and intensive bidding.

”Our customers are looking for the unique and personal, and these final prices together with the great international interest, shows that a curated selection meets their expectations”, says Jonathan Jahn, Specialist Design.

New names on the contemporary design scene such as Nick Ross, Hanna Hansdotter and Lotta Lampa, were included in Bukowskis’ auction. Nick Ross’s chair ”Last Last of the Free Chair (Artefact #12)", Hanna Hansdotter’s sculptures ”Tiffany Print” and ”Dripping Print”, and Lotta Lampa’s floor lamp ”Tjabo Thunder Light”, were all sold at great final prices.

57. Richard Hambleton, "Marlboro Country".
57. Richard Hambleton, "Marlboro Country".
Hammer price 
350 000 SEK
Estimate
35 000 - 40 000 SEK
74. Niki de Saint Phalle, "Les Amoureux".
74. Niki de Saint Phalle, "Les Amoureux".
Hammer price 
1 100 000 SEK
Estimate
800 000 - 1 000 000 SEK
112. Lars Lerin, "Collage 1".
112. Lars Lerin, "Collage 1".
Hammer price 
160 000 SEK
Estimate
100 000 - 120 000 SEK
115. Ola Billgren, "Parklandskap I".
115. Ola Billgren, "Parklandskap I".
Hammer price 
280 000 SEK
Estimate
200 000 - 250 000 SEK
127. Yves Klein, "La Vénus d'Alexandrie (Vénus Bleue)".
127. Yves Klein, "La Vénus d'Alexandrie (Vénus Bleue)".
Hammer price 
1 000 000 SEK
Estimate
800 000 - 1 000 000 SEK
170. Peter Frie, "Same time tomorrow no 3".
170. Peter Frie, "Same time tomorrow no 3".
Hammer price 
250 000 SEK
Estimate
250 000 - 300 000 SEK
216. Leila Jeffreys, "Pete Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo", 2012.
216. Leila Jeffreys, "Pete Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo", 2012.
Hammer price 
44 000 SEK
Estimate
20 000 - 25 000 SEK
221. Albert Watson, "Keith Richards, New York City, 1998".
221. Albert Watson, "Keith Richards, New York City, 1998".
Hammer price 
115 000 SEK
Estimate
80 000 - 100 000 SEK
222. Terry O'Neill, "Faye Dunaway, Hollywood, 1977".
222. Terry O'Neill, "Faye Dunaway, Hollywood, 1977".
Hammer price 
100 000 SEK
Estimate
60 000 - 80 000 SEK
232. Blaise Reutersward, "PD1504", 2015.
232. Blaise Reutersward, "PD1504", 2015.
Hammer price 
190 000 SEK
Estimate
100 000 - 150 000 SEK
236. Albert Watson, "Naomi Campbell, Marrakech, 1998".
236. Albert Watson, "Naomi Campbell, Marrakech, 1998".
Hammer price 
95 000 SEK
Estimate
80 000 - 100 000 SEK
247. Maria Friberg, "Almost there #2", 2000.
247. Maria Friberg, "Almost there #2", 2000.
Hammer price 
100 000 SEK
Estimate
70 000 - 90 000 SEK
269. Irving Penn, "Man with Pink Face, New Guinea, 1970".
269. Irving Penn, "Man with Pink Face, New Guinea, 1970".
Hammer price 
140 000 SEK
Estimate
150 000 - 200 000 SEK
270. Denise Grünstein, "12 oktober", 2010.
270. Denise Grünstein, "12 oktober", 2010.
Hammer price 
70 000 SEK
Estimate
40 000 - 50 000 SEK
316. Francis Bacon, "Second Version of Triptych 1944, (Small Version)".
316. Francis Bacon, "Second Version of Triptych 1944, (Small Version)".
Hammer price 
165 000 SEK
Estimate
150 000 - 200 000 SEK
317. Andy Warhol, "Marilyn Monroe (Marilyn)".
317. Andy Warhol, "Marilyn Monroe (Marilyn)".
Hammer price 
130 000 SEK
Estimate
100 000 - 125 000 SEK
318. Andy Warhol, "Sandro Botticelli, Birth of Venus".
318. Andy Warhol, "Sandro Botticelli, Birth of Venus".
Hammer price 
480 000 SEK
Estimate
350 000 - 400 000 SEK
319. Andy Warhol, "Leonardo da Vinci, The Annunciation".
319. Andy Warhol, "Leonardo da Vinci, The Annunciation".
Hammer price 
140 000 SEK
Estimate
80 000 - 100 000 SEK
320. Andy Warhol, "Paolo Uccello, St George and the Dragon".
320. Andy Warhol, "Paolo Uccello, St George and the Dragon".
Hammer price 
130 000 SEK
Estimate
80 000 - 100 000 SEK
321. Andy Warhol, "Mao".
321. Andy Warhol, "Mao".
Hammer price 
290 000 SEK
Estimate
275 000 - 300 000 SEK
322. Andy Warhol, "Vote McGovern".
322. Andy Warhol, "Vote McGovern".
Hammer price 
170 000 SEK
Estimate
170 000 - 200 000 SEK
325. Roy Lichtenstein, "Sweet Dreams Baby!".
325. Roy Lichtenstein, "Sweet Dreams Baby!".
Hammer price 
740 000 SEK
Estimate
750 000 - 850 000 SEK
339. Keith Haring, "Untitled".
339. Keith Haring, "Untitled".
Hammer price 
200 000 SEK
Estimate
80 000 - 100 000 SEK
340. Keith Haring, "Pop Shop Quad II".
340. Keith Haring, "Pop Shop Quad II".
Hammer price 
280 000 SEK
Estimate
80 000 - 100 000 SEK
341. KAWS, "Things that comfort".
341. KAWS, "Things that comfort".
Hammer price 
105 000 SEK
Estimate
80 000 - 100 000 SEK
342. Harland Miller, ”Don’t Let The Bastards Cheer You Up”.
342. Harland Miller, ”Don’t Let The Bastards Cheer You Up”.
Hammer price 
185 000 SEK
Estimate
60 000 - 80 000 SEK

Contact:

Karin Aringer
Stockholm
Karin Aringer
Specialist Photographs and Contemporary Art
+46 (0)702 63 70 57
Louise Wrede
Stockholm
Louise Wrede
Specialist Contemporary Art, Private Sales
+46 (0)739 40 08 19
Björn Extergren
Stockholm
Björn Extergren
Head of Consignment and Sales Department, Fine Art. Specialist Antique Furniture, Decorative Arts and Asian Ceramics
+46 (0)706 40 28 61
Eva Seeman
Stockholm
Eva Seeman
Chief Specialist Modern and Contemporary Decorative art and design
+46 (0)708 92 19 69
Jonatan  Jahn
Stockholm
Jonatan Jahn
Head Specialist Contemporary and Modern Design
+46 (0)703 92 88 60
Camilla Behrer
Stockholm
Camilla Behrer
Head of Design/ Specialist Modern & Contemporary Decorative Art & Design
+46 (0)708 92 19 77