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Modern Art + Design - Wetterling Collection

Lars Wetterling's love for art evoke at school age when he visited a neighbour who had a home filled with art and beautiful furniture. He particularly remembers one painting that touched his heart without him being able to explain why. This experience opened a door into the world of art. In the early 1960s, he became a member of the Friends of the Art Museum, where his expertise and contacts played a significant role.**

In close collaboration with museum directors Gösta Lilja and Bo Sylvan, Lars was instrumental in several important purchases of works by important Swedish artists. Eventually, Lars became chairman of the group Konstklubben, liaising with various artists to purchase works of art for its members and the museum, thus becoming an ambassador for modern Swedish art.

During the years when his own home was filled with art, the absolute criterion was consistently to buy only works that had touched him on a personal level, that in some way recalled the feeling when he experienced the painting in the neighbour's home as a child. Lars Wetterling's collection ranges from post-war art to the present day, from abstract expressionists such as Evert Lundquist to contemporary works by Karin Mamma Andersson.



Carl-Axel Acking, armchair, ”Trienna”, Nordiska Kompaniet


William Morris, sculpture, ”Tooth”, Nordiska Kompaniet




It's an extraordinary amount of trust to sell someone's collection, and it's often quite an emotional process from consignment to sale. It's also extra fun to work with collections and get to know the people behind them. A collection can look many different ways, but the common thread is the love and passion of the collector for the works, which have often been acquired over a lifetime.

Lena Rydén, Head of Art, Specialist Modern and 19th century Art
Evert Lundquist ”Sittande man”, Nordiska Kompaniet






Bukowskis is delighted to be selling collector Lars Wetterling's extensive and lovingly assembled collection. The collection is being sold in three parts, one of which has been sold at Contemporary Art & Design, one part is being sold here at this autumn's Modern Art + Design auction and the last part in a themed auction on our online auctions. I have chosen to highlight one of the exquisite silver and gold objects collected by Lars Wetterling, and it is Lars Håkansson's beautiful jug that will represent the collection.

Eva Seeman, Chief Specialist Modern and Contemporary Decorative art and design



Stefan Gierowski, ”Obraz LXII”


His love and passion for art are still strong. In a recent conversation with Lars, he talked about how he is now interested in black-and-white prints and three-dimensional sculptures and how those expressions differ from that of paintings. His curiosity and ability to find works that express and trigger emotions run like a common thread through his extensive collection of art, crafts and design.


Lars Wetterling's collection will be sold at Bukowskis in the autumn of 2022 during Modern Art + Design, November 17 - 18th.


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Explore design department for Lars Wetterling Collection - will be sold November 16
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A selection from the Lars Wetterling Collection Online only, November 24th – December 4th.


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Andreas Rydén
Stockholm
Andreas Rydén
Head Specialist, Art, Deputy Managing Director
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Eva Seeman
Stockholm
Eva Seeman
Chief Specialist Modern and Contemporary Decorative art and design
+46 (0)708 92 19 69
Lena Rydén
Stockholm
Lena Rydén
Head of Art, Specialist Modern and 19th century Art
+46 (0)707 78 35 71
Louise Wrede
Stockholm
Louise Wrede
Specialist Contemporary Art, Private Sales
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Jonatan  Jahn
Stockholm
Jonatan Jahn
Head Specialist Contemporary and Modern Design
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Explore Lars Wetterling Collection


151. Olle Alberius, a glass bowl, Orrefors Sweden 1978.
151. Olle Alberius, a glass bowl, Orrefors Sweden 1978.
Hammer price 
6 000 SEK
Estimate
6 000 - 8 000 SEK
167. Birger Kaipiainen, a stoneware dish, Arabia, Finland.
167. Birger Kaipiainen, a stoneware dish, Arabia, Finland.
Hammer price 
30 000 SEK
Estimate
30 000 - 40 000 SEK
168. Bertil Vallien, a stoneware wall sculpture, Sweden, 1960s.
168. Bertil Vallien, a stoneware wall sculpture, Sweden, 1960s.
Hammer price 
9 000 SEK
Estimate
6 000 - 8 000 SEK
172. Hans Hedberg, a faience sculpture of an apple, Biotk, France.
172. Hans Hedberg, a faience sculpture of an apple, Biotk, France.
Hammer price 
32 000 SEK
Estimate
20 000 - 25 000 SEK
173. Anne Kjaersgaard, a large stoneware dish, Neuvy-Deux-Clochers, France.
173. Anne Kjaersgaard, a large stoneware dish, Neuvy-Deux-Clochers, France.
Hammer price 
13 000 SEK
Estimate
4 000 - 5 000 SEK
174. Shoji Hamada, a square stoneware bottle/vase, Japan, 1960s.
174. Shoji Hamada, a square stoneware bottle/vase, Japan, 1960s.
Hammer price 
18 000 SEK
Estimate
10 000 - 15 000 SEK
175. Tatsuzō Shimaoka, an hexagonal stoneware dish, Japan, 1960s.
175. Tatsuzō Shimaoka, an hexagonal stoneware dish, Japan, 1960s.
Hammer price 
2 000 SEK
Estimate
3 000 - 4 000 SEK
184. Lars Håkansson, a sterling silver box, Lund 1983.
184. Lars Håkansson, a sterling silver box, Lund 1983.
Hammer price 
5 000 SEK
Estimate
3 000 - 4 000 SEK
186. Lars Håkansson, an 18K gold box, Lund, Sweden 1985.
186. Lars Håkansson, an 18K gold box, Lund, Sweden 1985.
Hammer price 
40 000 SEK
Estimate
40 000 - 45 000 SEK
187. Lars Håkansson, a silver bangle. Lund Sweden 1981.
187. Lars Håkansson, a silver bangle. Lund Sweden 1981.
Hammer price 
2 000 SEK
Estimate
4 000 - 6 000 SEK
190. Nils Nisbel, a sterling silver bowl, Sigtuna, Sweden 1978.
190. Nils Nisbel, a sterling silver bowl, Sigtuna, Sweden 1978.
Hammer price 
7 500 SEK
Estimate
8 000 - 10 000 SEK
191. Nils Nisbel, an 18K gold bowl, Sigtuna Sweden 1984.
191. Nils Nisbel, an 18K gold bowl, Sigtuna Sweden 1984.
Hammer price 
105 000 SEK
Estimate
115 000 - 120 000 SEK
192. Birger Haglund, a sterling silver bowl, Stockholm 1984.
192. Birger Haglund, a sterling silver bowl, Stockholm 1984.
Hammer price 
12 000 SEK
Estimate
3 000 - 4 000 SEK
195. Jan Brunk, an 18K gold box, Stockholm 1989.
195. Jan Brunk, an 18K gold box, Stockholm 1989.
Hammer price 
90 000 SEK
Estimate
60 000 - 80 000 SEK
196. Jan Brunk, a 20K gold necklace, Stockholm 1987.
196. Jan Brunk, a 20K gold necklace, Stockholm 1987.
Hammer price 
40 000 SEK
Estimate
40 000 - 45 000 SEK
510. John-E Franzén, Two landscapes from Östra Tommarp.
510. John-E Franzén, Two landscapes from Östra Tommarp.
Hammer price 
12 000 SEK
Estimate
10 000 - 12 000 SEK
511. Hans Wigert, "Stormfågel".
511. Hans Wigert, "Stormfågel".
Hammer price 
26 000 SEK
Estimate
15 000 - 20 000 SEK
512. Evert Lundquist, Nude study.
512. Evert Lundquist, Nude study.
Hammer price 
12 000 SEK
Estimate
12 000 - 15 000 SEK
513. Bo Larsson, "Sjöboden".
513. Bo Larsson, "Sjöboden".
Hammer price 
22 000 SEK
Estimate
10 000 - 12 000 SEK
514. Evert Lundquist, "Sittande man" (Man seated).
514. Evert Lundquist, "Sittande man" (Man seated).
Hammer price 
200 000 SEK
Estimate
125 000 - 150 000 SEK
515. Hans Wigert, "Höst, Prästsjön".
515. Hans Wigert, "Höst, Prästsjön".
Hammer price 
15 000 SEK
Estimate
15 000 - 20 000 SEK
516. Salvador Dalí, "Venus à la Giraffe".
516. Salvador Dalí, "Venus à la Giraffe".
Hammer price 
28 000 SEK
Estimate
25 000 - 30 000 SEK
517. Milan Kunc, "Zwei Sonnen".
517. Milan Kunc, "Zwei Sonnen".
Hammer price 
46 000 SEK
Estimate
30 000 - 40 000 SEK
518. Arman (Armand Pierre Fernandez), "Baroquial".
518. Arman (Armand Pierre Fernandez), "Baroquial".
Hammer price 
20 000 SEK
Estimate
25 000 - 30 000 SEK
519. Lucebert (Lubertus Jacobus Swaanswijk), "Izegrim".
519. Lucebert (Lubertus Jacobus Swaanswijk), "Izegrim".
Hammer price 
130 000 SEK
Estimate
200 000 - 250 000 SEK
520. Erich Brauer, "Bird on the hand".
520. Erich Brauer, "Bird on the hand".
Hammer price 
50 000 SEK
Estimate
50 000 - 60 000 SEK
521. Anna Güntner, "Sonet".
521. Anna Güntner, "Sonet".
Hammer price 
540 000 SEK
Estimate
125 000 - 150 000 SEK
522. Max Walter Svanberg, "Födda ur den blå drömmen".
522. Max Walter Svanberg, "Födda ur den blå drömmen".
Hammer price 
16 000 SEK
Estimate
15 000 - 18 000 SEK
524. Hans Wigert, "Ofelia".
524. Hans Wigert, "Ofelia".
Hammer price 
22 000 SEK
Estimate
15 000 - 20 000 SEK
525. Maj Arnell, "Gamla gårdar".
525. Maj Arnell, "Gamla gårdar".
Hammer price 
18 000 SEK
Estimate
12 000 - 15 000 SEK
526. Evert Lundquist, "The Pots".
526. Evert Lundquist, "The Pots".
Hammer price 
95 000 SEK
Estimate
40 000 - 50 000 SEK
527. Evert Lundquist, "Sorg".
527. Evert Lundquist, "Sorg".
Hammer price 
60 000 SEK
Estimate
25 000 - 30 000 SEK
528. Stefan Gierowski, "Obraz LXII".
528. Stefan Gierowski, "Obraz LXII".
Hammer price 
1 350 000 SEK
Estimate
300 000 - 400 000 SEK
529. Nikifor Krynicki, City scene with church.
529. Nikifor Krynicki, City scene with church.
Hammer price 
19 000 SEK
Estimate
10 000 - 15 000 SEK
530. Nikifor Krynicki, Landscape.
530. Nikifor Krynicki, Landscape.
Hammer price 
28 000 SEK
Estimate
10 000 - 15 000 SEK
531. Nikifor Krynicki, Village scene with church.
531. Nikifor Krynicki, Village scene with church.
Hammer price 
22 000 SEK
Estimate
10 000 - 15 000 SEK
532. Bror Marklund, "Gestalt i storm" (Figure in a storm).
532. Bror Marklund, "Gestalt i storm" (Figure in a storm).
Hammer price 
8 000 SEK
Estimate
10 000 - 12 000 SEK
533. Asmund Arle, Horse rolling.
533. Asmund Arle, Horse rolling.
Hammer price 
34 000 SEK
Estimate
25 000 - 30 000 SEK
534. Peter Dahl, "Vårat rum VII".
534. Peter Dahl, "Vårat rum VII".
Hammer price 
Unsold
Estimate
200 000 - 250 000 SEK
535. PG Thelander, Untitled (Potato).
535. PG Thelander, Untitled (Potato).
Hammer price 
30 000 SEK
Estimate
12 000 - 15 000 SEK
536. Carin Ellberg, 6 self portraits.
536. Carin Ellberg, 6 self portraits.
Hammer price 
Unsold
Estimate
30 000 - 40 000 SEK
537. Bengt Lindström, "Mord i Lappland".
537. Bengt Lindström, "Mord i Lappland".
Hammer price 
70 000 SEK
Estimate
60 000 - 80 000 SEK
538. Krsto Hegedusic, "Sous le pont" (Pod Mostom).
538. Krsto Hegedusic, "Sous le pont" (Pod Mostom).
Hammer price 
250 000 SEK
Estimate
20 000 - 25 000 SEK