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  • World’s First Olympic Medal to Be Auctioned at Bruun Rasmussen

    A remarkable piece of Olympic history is set to go under the hammer at the Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen. On 1 March, collectors will have the rare opportunity to bid on what is considered the world’s first Olympic medal, dating back to the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896. The medal carries an estimate of EUR 26,000–40,000.

    The world’s first Olympic medal, dating back to the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896, is up for auction
  • Champagne from H.R.H. The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana’s Wedding Up for Auction – Estimated Value: EUR 67,000–80,000

    Dubbed the ”Wedding of the Century,” the 1981 marriage of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana captivated the world. Now, a rare piece of royal history is set to be auctioned: an exclusive magnum of Dom Pérignon Vintage 1961, specially produced for the wedding, will go under the hammer at the Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen on December 11, with an estimated value of EUR 67,000–80,000.

    A Dom Pérignon Vintage 1961 from the wedding of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana in 1981 is up for auction.
  • Own a Piece of Fashion History: Two Iconic Virgil Abloh Designs Up for Auction

    When the Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen holds its Live Auction on 11 December, collectors and fashion enthusiasts will have the opportunity to acquire two designs by internationally acclaimed designer Virgil Abloh: the “Admiral” jacket from 2019 and the iconic “Paint Can Bag.” Both designs testify to Abloh’s creative vision and his significance in the modernization of luxury fashion.

    Two iconic Virgil Abloh designs – the “Admiral” jacket and the “Paint Can Bag” – go under the hammer on 11 December.
  • Provenance: When a work’s history becomes part of its value

    Every lot at an auction carries a story—and sometimes it is precisely that story that makes the work priceless. At Bruun Rasmussen’s Live Auction on 19–20 November, provenance is in focus, featuring works by, among others, Vilhelm Lundstrøm and Finn Juhl, where ownership and heritage become part of the artwork’s narrative.

    Provenance in focus at Bruun Rasmussen’s auction on 19–20 November.

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Disaster lurks just around the corner in the artworks of @miemoerkeberg. At first glance, they depict a recognizable world – but look closer, and you’ll discover claustrophobic spaces densely packed with objects. The boundary between fantasy and reality begins to dissolve.⁠ ⁠ Mørkeberg refers to this “third space” she creates on canvas as “Kryptomania” – a commentary on technological development and humanity’s evolving ways of decoding the world.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Explore this and many other contemporary artworks via the link in our bio.

A highlight from our upcoming Live Auction and a true collector’s dream: the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (W121). The car was owned by Danish real estate investor Mikael Goldschmidt, whose collection reflects exceptionally discerning taste. During its lifetime, it has also spent decades causing the sun-soaked roads of California. 🔗 Explore the details via the link in our bio. PREVIEW: 11-13 April at @haaningcollection LIVE AUCTION: 15 April at @haaningcollection Entrance is free. #classiccars #mercedesbenz #mercedes

Ruth Campau is a Copenhagen-based artist working with painting and space. Her pieces are built from long, repeated brushstrokes on acrylic or silicone, each one showing the movement of the body behind it. The result is colourful works that feel like small parts of something bigger.⁠ ⁠ Her work has been shown in Denmark and internationally, including large site-specific installations at Copenhagen Airport, Rigshospitalet, and in a residential area in Berlin.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 This piece is part of our themed auction Contemporary Weeks. Explore the details via the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ #ruthcampau #contemporaryart

Farshad Farzankia (@farshad.farzankia) is one of the most sought-after Danish contemporary artists. ⁠ ⁠ Bold, high-intensity colours characterize his artworks, which revolves around identity, freedom, migration, and life between two cultures. ⁠ ⁠ After fleeing Tehran following the Iranian Revolution, Farzankia now works from his Copenhagen studio, creating vibrant compositions inspired by photography, film, music, advertising, Iranian craftsmanship, and popular culture.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 At our current themed auction Contemporary weeks, we're offering the piece "Apart from Everyone" from 2023. Explore the details now via the link in our bio.

We’re unleashing motor history with a Live Auction on 15 April featuring driving pleasure and pure nostalgia. We’re presenting an exclusive collection of 30 cars – each with its own unique story and provenance. Experience highlights such as rally champion Erik Højers iconic Ford Escort, a vintage Jaguar racing car from 1938 and an abundance of Porsche 911’s. PREVIEW: 11-13 April at @haaningcollection LIVE AUCTION: 15 April at @haaningcollection Entrance is free. 🔗 Explore the selection via the link in our bio.

Danish painter Ville Jais Nielsen is one of the female artists who in recent years has become a sought-after name on the auction market.⁠ ⁠ Her qualities as a painter are undeniable, making it striking how little has been written about her in art history. Today, her works are represented in museums such as @smkmuseum, @fuglsangkunstmuseum and @trapholt.⁠ ⁠ At our current themed auction Fantastic Women, we're presenting one of her paintings – a depiction of a green forest.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Explore the details via the link in our bio.

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