Bukowskis – where the prominent art collections are sold

Important Spring Sale dominates the market for Fine Art

The exceptional result of Hans Erik Börjeson’s Collection, 10 lots exceeding one million SEK and the outstanding success of Anders Zorn’s masterpiece ”On the beach St:Ives Cornwall England” – sums up day one of Bukowskis' exceptional auction Important Spring Sale.

– After the auctions first day, Bukowksis proudly present a fantastic result for one of Sweden’s most prestigious collections, a result that further strengthen Bukowskis' dominance on the Nordic auction market for Fine Art collections, says Louise Arén, CEO Bukowskis.

Hans Erik Börjeson’s Collection consists of several important art works from our Swedish masters such as Anders Zorn, Carl Larsson and Carl Kylberg, alongside art works by international artists such as Pablo Picasso whos works of art all sold with great success and high above the estimate. The collections most noted masterpiece, Anders Zorn’s ”On the beach St:Ives Cornwall England”, reached a phenomenal final price of 17 425 000 SEK and was therefore the auction’s most expensive art work sold.

– Anders Zorn himself called this remarkable composition his ”ultimate accomplishment” as a watercolourist and "On the beach St:Ives Cornwall England” is truly a magnificent aquarelle. A masterpiece of exceptional quality, says Andreas Rydén, Deputy Managing Director, Head Specialist, Art.

– After 30 years of friendship, it has been an honour to participate in the sale of these masterpieces, this extraordinary art collection which in a rare way symbolizes Hans Erik Börjeson’s exceptional eye for art, says Anette Granlund, Specialist Carpets, Textiles and Islamic Works of Art.

This spring’s closing hammer sale also reached record levels on high quality works of art. A pair of exquisite Empire centrepieces in the manner of Pierre-Phillips Thomires from Paris, with decor ornamentations of swans and achantus, achieved a final price of 263 375 SEK, and a magnificent brass gilded chandelier in Rococo style also reached a final price of 263 375 SEK. Exquisite examples of masterful craftsmanship with exciting provenance that symbolize this auction’s exclusive and well curated selection.

– Unique items with character and history are always highly sought after. Another magnificent example of the high demand was the cabinet by Ferdinando Pogliani which reached a final price of 269 500 SEK, says Björn Extergren, Head of Consignment & Sales Department.