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Nov 2, 2021

Bukowskis strengthens its leading position in Contemporary Art & Design


Collections and international works attracted bidders globally


The auction resulted in seven lots exceeding SEK 1 million with international high final prices for contemporary artists such as Andy Warhol, Tom Wesselmann, Banksy, Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg, and new world records for Swedish artist Barbro Östlihn and photographer Terry O’Neill. Bukowskis can also present a new world record for Andy Warhol, “Three portraits of Ingrid Bergman by Andy Warhol”, a triptych that reached a final price of SEK 1,898,750.


– Bukowskis' record for Barbro Östlihn is one of many highlights among contemporary female artists, whose final prices have been established through Bukowskis Fine Art auctions. Tonight’s auction resulted in seven lots exceeding SEK 1 million, where I especially want to highlight Tom Wesselmann’s “Study for Bedroom Painting # 25”, Andy Warhol’s two toy paintings “Ship” and “Robot”, and Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg’s “Hippos and Crocodiles”. The results strengthen our position and confirm that the market is vital for international contemporary art, says Louise Wrede, Specialist Contemporary Art.


› Tom Wesselmann's ”Study for Bedroom Painting #25” sold for a final price of SEK 1,470,000


– Another new international record was set by the master of portraits, the British photographer Terry O’Neill when Bukowskis sold the iconic image of Brigitte Bardot for a final price of SEK 637,500. The photograph accounted for the departments most expensive work sold, and portraits were generally in high demand. Some fine examples are Bruno Ehr’s portrait of Carl XVI Gustaf, Dominique Tarlé’s image of Mick Jagger and Giséle Freund’s classic author and artist portraits. Among the contemporary conceptual photography, Nathalia Edenmont’s beautiful image with lilies, Michel Comte’s fast-paced image of the woman and zebra together with Miriam Bäckström’s image from the series “Mirrors”, attracted several bidders, says Karin Aringer, Specialist Photography and Contemporary Art.


– A new world record of the “Bergman Suite” by Andy Warhol and successful results for all seven works by Roy Lichtenstein, with several bidders from all over the world, shows that we can sell prints at international high final prices. Many of the buyers were significant collectors, says Marcus Kinge, Specialist Prints.



› Roy Lichtenstein's ”Foot and hand” sold for a final price of SEK 257,250



The Nordic region’s biannual Fine Art auction for contemporary art and design continues to build its leading position with increased international interest.


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Highlights Contemporary art


349. Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg, "Hippos and Crocodiles" from "I am a Wild Animal".
349
Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg
"Hippos and Crocodiles" from "I am a Wild Animal".
Hammer price
1 300 000 SEK
Estimate
500 000 - 600 000 SEK
343. Tom Wesselmann, "Study for Bedroom Painting #25".
343
Tom Wesselmann
"Study for Bedroom Painting #25".
Hammer price
1 200 000 SEK
Estimate
1 000 000 - 1 200 000 SEK
352. Andy Warhol, "Ship (Toy Painting)".
352
Andy Warhol
"Ship (Toy Painting)".
Hammer price
1 800 000 SEK
Estimate
1 500 000 - 1 800 000 SEK
249. Cecilia Edefalk, Untitled.
249
Cecilia Edefalk
Untitled.
Hammer price
230 000 SEK
Estimate
125 000 - 150 000 SEK
306. Martin Wickström, "Blue in Green".
306
Martin Wickström
"Blue in Green".
Hammer price
320 000 SEK
Estimate
300 000 - 400 000 SEK
377B. Richard H. Pettibone, "Andy Warhol Soup Can 1962".
377B
Richard H. Pettibone
"Andy Warhol Soup Can 1962".
Hammer price
300 000 SEK
Estimate
100 000 - 120 000 SEK
315. Barbro Östlihn, "2-4 Ferry St. NYC".
315
Barbro Östlihn
"2-4 Ferry St. NYC".
Hammer price
540 000 SEK
Estimate
200 000 - 250 000 SEK
366. Andy Warhol, "Robot (Toy Painting)".
366
Andy Warhol
"Robot (Toy Painting)".
Hammer price
1 000 000 SEK
Estimate
500 000 - 700 000 SEK
347. Donald Baechler, "Thistle".
347
Donald Baechler
"Thistle".
Hammer price
310 000 SEK
Estimate
250 000 - 300 000 SEK


Highlights Photography


125. Georg Oddner, "Den dansande matrosen, Kiev", 1955.
125
Georg Oddner
"Den dansande matrosen, Kiev", 1955.
Hammer price
36 000 SEK
Estimate
25 000 - 30 000 SEK
208. Terry O'Neill, "Faye Dunaway, Hollywood, 1977".
208
Terry O'Neill
"Faye Dunaway, Hollywood, 1977".
Hammer price
320 000 SEK
Estimate
150 000 - 200 000 SEK
170. Miriam Bäckström, "Mirrors", 2010.
170
Miriam Bäckström
"Mirrors", 2010.
Hammer price
165 000 SEK
Estimate
150 000 - 200 000 SEK
128. Michel Comte, "Beauty & Beast", 1996.
128
Michel Comte
"Beauty & Beast", 1996.
Hammer price
210 000 SEK
Estimate
125 000 - 150 000 SEK
176. Nick Brandt, "Giraffe Fan, Aberdares, 2000".
176
Nick Brandt
"Giraffe Fan, Aberdares, 2000".
Hammer price
145 000 SEK
Estimate
100 000 - 125 000 SEK
185. Terry O'Neill, "Audrey Hepburn with Dove, St Tropez 1967".
185
Terry O'Neill
"Audrey Hepburn with Dove, St Tropez 1967".
Hammer price
90 000 SEK
Estimate
40 000 - 50 000 SEK
164. Bruno Ehrs, "Carl XVI Gustaf, Skeppsholmen, maj 2002".
164
Bruno Ehrs
"Carl XVI Gustaf, Skeppsholmen, maj 2002".
Hammer price
135 000 SEK
Estimate
60 000 - 80 000 SEK
190. Terry O'Neill, "Brigitte Bardot, Spain, 1971".
190
Terry O'Neill
"Brigitte Bardot, Spain, 1971".
Hammer price
500 000 SEK
Estimate
350 000 - 400 000 SEK
153. Helena Blomqvist, "Le Petit Soldat", 2007.
153
Helena Blomqvist
"Le Petit Soldat", 2007.
Hammer price
130 000 SEK
Estimate
80 000 - 100 000 SEK
132. Nathalia Edenmont, "Just a Dream", 2016.
132
Nathalia Edenmont
"Just a Dream", 2016.
Hammer price
260 000 SEK
Estimate
140 000 - 160 000 SEK


Highlights Prints


384. Christo & Jeanne-Claude, "Wrapped book".
384
Christo & Jeanne-Claude
"Wrapped book".
Hammer price
75 000 SEK
Estimate
50 000 - 60 000 SEK
380. Banksy, "Love is in the air".
380
Banksy
"Love is in the air".
Hammer price
1 000 000 SEK
Estimate
1 000 000 - 1 500 000 SEK
397. Roy Lichtenstein, "Foot and hand".
397
Roy Lichtenstein
"Foot and hand".
Hammer price
210 000 SEK
Estimate
80 000 - 100 000 SEK
381. Banksy, "Sale Ends (V.2)".
381
Banksy
"Sale Ends (V.2)".
Hammer price
500 000 SEK
Estimate
350 000 - 400 000 SEK
391. Keith Haring, ”Pop Shop II (B)”.
391
Keith Haring
”Pop Shop II (B)”.
Hammer price
220 000 SEK
Estimate
150 000 - 200 000 SEK
408. Andy Warhol, ”Mao”.
408
Andy Warhol
”Mao”.
Hammer price
460 000 SEK
Estimate
350 000 - 400 000 SEK
408A. Andy Warhol, "Three portraits of Ingrid Bergman by Andy Warhol".
408A
Andy Warhol
"Three portraits of Ingrid Bergman by Andy Warhol".
Hammer price
1 550 000 SEK
Estimate
800 000 - 1 000 000 SEK
405. Takashi Murakami, "Flowers Blooming in This World and the Land of Nirvana 2".
405
Takashi Murakami
"Flowers Blooming in This World and the Land of Nirvana 2".
Hammer price
44 000 SEK
Estimate
12 000 - 15 000 SEK
402. Roy Lichtenstein, ”Nude in the woods”, from: "Expressionist Woodcut Series".
402
Roy Lichtenstein
”Nude in the woods”, from: "Expressionist Woodcut Series".
Hammer price
220 000 SEK
Estimate
120 000 - 130 000 SEK
378. Francis Bacon After, "Oedipus and the sphinx".
378
Francis Bacon
After, "Oedipus and the sphinx".
Hammer price
120 000 SEK
Estimate
80 000 - 100 000 SEK


Highlights Design


9. Jonas Bohlin, a 'Slottsbacken' cabinet, ed. 20/200, Källemo, Sweden post 1987.
9
Jonas Bohlin
A 'Slottsbacken' cabinet, ed. 20/200, Källemo, Sweden post 1987.
Hammer price
155 000 SEK
Estimate
100 000 - 150 000 SEK
4. Mats Theselius, a Ferrari red 'Canapé', ed. 15/35, Källemo, Sweden post 1991.
4
Mats Theselius
A Ferrari red 'Canapé', ed. 15/35, Källemo, Sweden post 1991.
Hammer price
75 000 SEK
Estimate
20 000 - 25 000 SEK
37. Boca Do Lobo, an 'Eden' low table, Portugal, 21st Century.
37
Boca Do Lobo,
an 'Eden' low table, Portugal, 21st Century.
Hammer price
70 000 SEK
Estimate
30 000 - 40 000 SEK
2. Mats Theselius, an 'Aluminium chair', ed. 90/200, Källemo, Sweden post 1990.
2
Mats Theselius
An 'Aluminium chair', ed. 90/200, Källemo, Sweden post 1990.
Hammer price
115 000 SEK
Estimate
50 000 - 60 000 SEK
5. Jonas Bohlin, a 'Concrete' armchair, Källemo, Värnamo, Sweden post 1981.
5
Jonas Bohlin
A 'Concrete' armchair, Källemo, Värnamo, Sweden post 1981.
Hammer price
110 000 SEK
Estimate
100 000 - 150 000 SEK
1. Mats Theselius, a 'Rörligt objekt' room divider, Källemo Sweden post 1989.
1
Mats Theselius
A 'Rörligt objekt' room divider, Källemo Sweden post 1989.
Hammer price
80 000 SEK
Estimate
30 000 - 40 000 SEK
19. Ingo Maurer, an 'Uchiwa' ceiling light, for M Design, probably 1970s.
19
Ingo Maurer
An 'Uchiwa' ceiling light, for M Design, probably 1970s.
Hammer price
55 000 SEK
Estimate
10 000 - 15 000 SEK
23. Angelo Mangiarotti, a sideboard, 'Eros', model P80, Skipper, Italy, 1970-1980s.
23
Angelo Mangiarotti
A sideboard, 'Eros', model P80, Skipper, Italy, 1970-1980s.
Hammer price
85 000 SEK
Estimate
15 000 - 20 000 SEK


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Stockholm
Björn Extergren
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Andreas Rydén
Stockholm
Andreas Rydén
Head Specialist, Art
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Louise Wrede
Stockholm
Louise Wrede
Head of Art Department, Specialist Contemporary Art, Private Sales
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Karin Aringer
Stockholm
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Head Specialist Contemporary Art and Photographs
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Marcus Kinge
Stockholm
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Specialist Art, Head Specialist Prints
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Stockholm
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Head Specialist Contemporary and Modern Design
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