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Oct 30, 2026

Highlights and Million-SEK Sales at Contemporary Art & Design

This week, Swedish and international art, furniture and works of art went under the hammer at Bukowskis’ Contemporary Art & Design live auction.

Highlights included works by James Rosenquist, Andy Warhol and Mamma Andersson achieving prices in excess of SEK 1 million, alongside an extensive selection of photography and prints, as well as sought-after design by renowned designers such as Mats Theselius and Kiki Kogelnik.


"Little Welcome to the Waterplanet II"

One of the auction’s major highlights was James Rosenquist’s painting "Little Welcome to the Waterplanet II", which sold for SEK 2,250,000. The work forms part of his extensive Welcome to the Water Planet project, a significant series of large-scale prints, collages and paintings created by the artist between 1987 and 1989.

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Swedish Art and International Prints

In the Swedish art section, strong prices were achieved for works by artists including Ulla Wiggen, Martin Wickström and Mamma Andersson.

The Print Department also delivered strong results, with Andy Warhol’s Mick Jagger achieving a price in excess of SEK 1 million, alongside broad interest in works by artists including Robert Rauschenberg and Keith Haring.

Strong Interest in Photography

The photography section saw intense bidding, with strong prices achieved for works by Francesca Woodman, Terry O’Neill and Cecilia Edefalk. Linda McCartney’s Paul with Rose, Marrakesh, 1972 also stood out, selling for well above its estimate.

Sought-After Swedish and International Design

This season, the Swedish design section featured an extensive selection of furniture by Mats Theselius and Jonas Bohlin. Highlights included Theselius’ sought-after armchair "Älgskinnsfåtöljen" and a folding screen in patinated aluminium, as well as Bohlin’s iconic "Concrete" chair.

There was also considerable interest in contemporary studio-based designers, including Jenny Nordberg, Hanna Hansdotter, David Taylor and Niklas Runesson.

The international section presented several pieces by French designer Gérard Rigot, including a painted wall cabinet in the shape of an owl and a sculptural armchair, both of which sold well above their estimates. Other international highlights included sought-after designs by Mario Bellini, Jan Bocan, Piero Fornasetti and Kiki Kogelnik, whose sculpture Ocean achieved the section’s highest price.

Consignments Now Open for the Spring Live Auction

Contact our specialists today to consign art and design for our spring Contemporary Art & Design live auction.

Highlights from Contemporary Art & Design

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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
Louise Wrede
Stockholm
Louise Wrede
Head of Art Department, Specialist Contemporary Art, Private Sales
+46 (0)739 40 08 19
Camilla Behrer
Stockholm
Camilla Behrer
Head of Design/ Specialist Modern & Contemporary Decorative Art & Design
+46 (0)708 92 19 77
Jeanna Blomberg
Stockholm
Jeanna Blomberg
Head Specialist Art
+46 (0)766 64 67 74
Karin Aringer
Stockholm
Karin Aringer
Head Specialist Contemporary Art and Photographs
+46 (0)702 63 70 57
Marcus Kinge
Stockholm
Marcus Kinge
Specialist Art, Head Specialist Prints
+46 (0)739 40 08 27
Eva Seeman
Stockholm
Eva Seeman
Chief Specialist Modern and Contemporary Decorative art and design
+46 (0)708 92 19 69
Karl Green
Stockholm
Karl Green
Specialist Modern and Contemporary Decorative Art & Design
+46 (0)700 07 94 25
Mollie Engström
Stockholm
Mollie Engström
Specialist Modern Art and Prints
+46 (0)70 748 22 63