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  • Most Sought-After Auction Items of 2025!

    Dolls top Europe’s most wanted auction items of 2025, with spoons close behind and Josef Frank reigning as the favorite designer. Omega, Lalique, and Georg Jensen are the brands collectors can’t get enough of.

  • Unique Beatles Photos to Be Sold at Auction

    Five newly discovered colour slides from the Beatles’ first concert outside the UK after their breakthrough — taken in Karlstad in 1963 by then-15-year-old Börje Nygren — are being sold at Karlstad Hammarö Auktionsverk with full copyright transferred to the buyer.

  • Original Calvin and Hobbes Daily Strip Achieves £116,160 at Auction

    An original Calvin and Hobbes daily comic strip by Bill Watterson has sold for 116,160 GBP at Stockholms Auktionsverk, the world’s oldest auction house. The exceptionally piece highlights the strong global demand for iconic comic originals, as Watterson’s pieces seldom reach the market.

  • A Century of “Döderhultarn” – An Auction Tribute to Sweden’s Master Woodcarver

    In 2025, Thelin & Johansson Auction House honors the 100th anniversary of the passing of woodcarver Axel Petersson “Döderhultarn” with a unique themed auction in his hometown of Oskarshamn. The sale features 47 of his lively and characterful wooden figures — an unusually large collection from an artist whose creations continue to captivate audiences.

  • Ed Sheeran’s Childhood Drum Kit Offered at Auction

    Auctionet are delighted to announce the sale of Ed Sheeran’s own childhood drum kit, offered through Bishop & Miller Auctioneers. The bright orange and green drum kit was a gift from his mother in his youth, and was custom painted by the singer as a teenager. It’s been personally signed, with a handwritten inscription reading “This was my old drum kit love Ed xxxx.” The set includes a kick dru

  • Auctionet Academy Launches in the UK: Your New Hub for Learning About Art, Design and Antiques

    Auctionet Academy – Your New Hub for Learning About Art, Design and Antiques.
    Auctionet, the leading digital platform for auction houses across Europe, proudly announces the UK launch of Auctionet Academy – a new initiative designed to inspire learning and connection around decorative arts and collectables.
    Following Auctionet's recent expansion in the UK and new partnerships with auction ho

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Dadaism, uncovered in Auctionet Magazine⁠ ⁠ Dada was a radical artistic and cultural movement born from the chaos of the First World War. Its rejection of traditional aesthetics in favour of anti-art gestures and absurdity still inspires artists today.⁠ ⁠ While it was short lived, its hey day spanning 1916 to 1924, Dadaism proved to be one of the most revolutionary art movements of the early twentieth century, going on to influence artists, poets and even musicians into the modern day.⁠ ⁠ Read the full article through the link in our bio.

Harald Notini lamps, in plural. ⁠ ⁠ Harald Elof Notini (1879–1959) was one of the most influential figures in Swedish design during the first half of the 20th century. Trained as a sculptor and educated at the Higher School of Art in Stockholm, with further studies in Germany and France, he combined artistic sensibility with technological innovation and a functionalist vision.⁠ ⁠ In 1916, Notini joined Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik and Pukeberg Glassworks as artistic director, overseeing both the Stockholm lamp factory and Pukeberg’s glass production. Through his long tenure, Notini left a lasting imprint on Swedish lighting and glass design.⁠ ⁠ Images from literature: The model depicted as a novelty in Arvid Böhlmark's Lampfabrik, News 1930.⁠ ⁠ See these and many more through the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ #haraldnotini #böhlmarks

Objects in (cast iron)⁠ ⁠ This week, we’ve been exploring materials that capture our interest, among them is cast iron. Long valued for its strength and ability to hold fine detail, cast iron has been used for both functional objects and decorative forms. Its distinctive weight and durability give each piece a lasting presence, shaped to endure over time.⁠ ⁠ Today, cast iron objects are admired for their craftsmanship, patina, and quiet sense of permanence. Discover pieces made to last for generations through the link in our bio.⁠

Historical homes, uncovered in Auctionet Magazine. ⁠ ⁠ Step into our Historical Homes chronicle as we time-travel to some our most beloved icons. Artist, songwriter, and never-fading style icon Elton John is still standing by his maximalist interior style – and it is certainly one for the history books.⁠ ⁠ Read the full chronicle through the link in our bio, and find pieces to build your own collection extravagant pieces. ⁠ ⁠ Photograpy: Getty Images⁠ ⁠ #collecting #auctionet

Close up at @liljencrantzdesign ⁠ ⁠ Almost everything in her countryside home was acquired at auction — from Karl-Axel Adolfsson dining chairs to a Carl-Harry Stålhane vase. One of her favourite finds is the striking lamp hanging above the dining table.⁠ ⁠ “It’s by Harald Notini. I found it a few years ago at an auction. It has such a beautiful presence — elegant but with character, and it fits the house perfectly.”⁠ ⁠ Louise Liljencrantz has designed homes all over the world — yet decorating for herself is a completely different experience from a professional commission.⁠ ⁠ “When I decorate my own home, there’s no brief and no deadline. I can be more spontaneous, try things out, and let the space grow over time. It’s both fun and a little frustrating, because I don’t have to present ideas to anyone – everything lives in my head. And sometimes I move too fast, without proper planning. But that freedom is also what makes it so special.”⁠ ⁠ Read the full article at the link in our bio.

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