Master craftsmanship, pure lines, both humanist and functionalist, sturdy, yet elegant designs that accommodate both humanist and functionalist elements… Yes, we are talking about Scandinavian Design. The mid-centurian movement, which took the world by storm in 1940s, is once again seizing the stage, achieving worldwide popularity, especially in the last 5 […]
Where do the connoisseur collectors of mainland Europe bid? Where can new collectors explore without being blinded by the razzle dazzle of the big-name auction houses of London and New York? We have listed the top 14 auction houses in Europe you need to know to be in the know. Mainland Europe […]
This two-sided bracteate (c. 975 – 985) dates back from the reign of Harald Bluetooth, famous Viking king of Denmark and Norway. The coins from 10th century Denmark are often called half-bracteates as they are so thin that the stamp on the two sides easily gets mixed up. Harald Bluetooth […]
Charity is a permanent part of the agenda at premier Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen and their next charity auction is on June 22 with the Danish artist Kristian von Hornsleth’s “Strong”. The decorated wheelchair “Strong” was created by Hornsleth in honour of Oliver Bahner, who in 2015 was diagnosed […]
Finding the perfect gift for the man that raised you is never easy. This year, skip the socks or another boring tie for your dad, and impress him with a Scandinavian design armchair, a vintage Breitling, aged cognac from the cellars of a French castle or crystal whiskey glasses from […]
This week’s find of the week, two armchairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø are now on sale on Stockholms Auktionsverk. The armchair duo presents wooden legs and pale green fabric upholstery. It also includes a neck pillow with leather straps. Furniture designed by Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999) are well known for their simple and elegant style, […]