For the first time in three decades, an abstract work by Hilma af Klint is being offered at auction. We are proud to present "Ser III No. 5" from 1920. Swedish Modernism is strongly represented, alongside some of the most influential international artists of the 20th century, including Victor Vasarely, Joan Miró, Jean Metzinger and Jean-Paul Riopelle. Significant sculptures by artists such as Lynn Chadwick, Arnaldo Pomodoro and Eduardo Paolozzi are among the highlights.

The auction also features a private collection of works by Belgian artist Bram Bogart, with provenance from Galleri 92, Frösön, Östersund. The collection comprises nine works, among them examples of the artist’s powerful and monumental oeuvre. Bukowskis also presents an exceptional collection from Galleri Art-On in Halmstad. Founded in 1989, the gallery has a particular focus on Polish contemporary art. The collection includes works by, among others, Ryszard Winiarski, Edward Krasiński and Roman Opałka.

Scandinavian highlights include "Ritare" from 1928 by Erik Olson, "DENE" by Olle Bærtling, "A French River Landscape with Bridge" by Sigrid Hjertén, "Blue World" by Elsa Thoresen, "Ça-non" by Asger Jorn and "Allsang ved ulykkesstedet" by Kai Fjell.

The Print Department presents a selection of high-quality works by artists such as Joan Miró, Marc Chagall and Olle Bærtling. Highlights include "Françoise" by Pablo Picasso, "Põrgu" by Eduard Wiiralt, as well as several sought-after works by Marc Chagall.

The Design Department presents an extensive selection of furniture, lighting, textiles, glass, ceramics, silver and jewellery by some of the most distinguished Scandinavian and international designers of the 20th century. The auction brings together celebrated design classics, rare collector’s pieces and objects of considerable historical significance.

Among the highlights of the furniture department are a suite of furniture designed by architect Uno Åhrén for the Gothenburg Exhibition of 1923, as well as two exceptionally rare café chairs by Carl Bergsten, created for the Arts and Industrial Exhibition in Norrköping in 1906. Also presented is one of only two bedside tables made by Bergsten for the architect’s own home in 1905.

This autumn, Bukowskis is once again pleased to present a curated selection of rare cast-iron objects from Näfveqvarns Bruk, including an exceptionally rare flower stand by Carl Hörvik and Ernst Spolén. The auction also features a highly sought-after and remarkably well-preserved "Flora Cabinet" by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, dating from the 1960s. Among the international highlights is a furniture suite by Italian designer Carlo Bugatti. The lighting department presents an impressive collection of sought-after fixtures by both Swedish and international designers, including Harald Notini, Carl-Axel Acking and Paavo Tynell.

The Ceramics Department offers an exciting combination of Scandinavian masterpieces and international rarities. Among the foremost highlights is a rare sculpture by French ceramic artist Georges Jouve, whose distinctive visual language has established him as one of the leading figures in post-war ceramics. Another exceptional highlight is a complete set of plates from Pablo Picasso’s sought-after "Service Visage Noir", produced at the Madoura studio in 1948. The department also features significant works by, among others, Axel Salto, Birger Kaipiainen, Hans Hedberg and Wilhelm Kåge.

The Glass Department presents a wide-ranging selection of Swedish and international studio glass from throughout the 20th century, including a number of important rarities from Orrefors. Particularly noteworthy is an early Ariel vase by Edvin Öhrström, dating from 1939 and exhibited at Nordiska Kompaniet that same year.

The Department of Carpets & Textiles presents a carefully curated selection of works highlighting some of the finest expressions of Swedish textile art. Among the sale's highlights is a rug by Ingegerd Torhamn, exhibited at the Stockholm Exhibition of 1930 and with provenance from Astri Bergman Taube and Evert Taube. Also featured is a larger example of Snäckorna (The Shells) by Barbro Nilsson, a historically significant work and the first carpet she designed as Artistic Director of AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström. The department further presents works by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Nilsson, and several of the company's most distinguished textile artists, collectively illustrating the unique position of Swedish weaving within both national and international design history.

The Silver Department offers a wide selection of pieces created by some of the foremost designers of the 20th century. Highlights this time include the Wiwen Nilsson Collection, featuring jewellery, candlesticks, sculptures, goblets, cutlery and much more. You will also find pieces by renowned designers such as Georg Jensen, W.A. Bolin, Atelier Borgila and others.

The Jewellery Department presents a carefully curated selection of pieces by Swedish and international designers, including Inga-Britt “Ibe” Dahlquist, Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe and Kristian Nilsson. The selection also features a fine collection of works by Wiwen Nilsson. Discover necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings and brooches in which craftsmanship, materials and distinctive design expressions come together.