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  • Cover from Test Flight by World Famous Pilot Charles Lindbergh up for Auction

    In 1927, the pilot Charles Lindbergh became world famous for being the first to fly a direct solo flight across the Atlantic. Now you can bid on a rare cover, which Lindbergh had with him from Iceland during a test flight between the US and Europe in 1933. It will be up for auction at Bruun Rasmussen on 30 November with an estimate of DKK 15,000.

  • Princess Thyra’s Sapphire Tiara and Other Royal Jewellery at Auction

    Nu har du mulighed for at føle dig som en kongelig, når Prinsesse Thyra af Danmarks safirdiadem kommer under hammeren hos Bruun Rasmussen den 1. december i Bredgade. Det overdådige smykke er vurderet til 600.000-800.000 kr. og udbydes i selskab med en række andre smykker, der har været båret af prinsesser, dronninger og en kejserinde igennem tiden i det danske kongehus.

  • A Record Shattering Evening with Transylvanian Coins

    A historic collection of Transylvanian coins from the Rákóczi dynasty was up for auction at Bruun Rasmussen Tuesday evening. No less than six gold Ducats reached awe-inspiring hammer prices, and four of these impressed in particular with hammer prices of a whopping EUR 412,000, EUR 395,000, EUR 353,000 and EUR 345,000 (including buyer’s premium).

  • Racing Driver's Prized Rolex Watch Sold for the Benefit of Ukraine's Children

    A unique Rolex Daytona watch was sold Thursday evening for EUR 88,800 (including buyer’s premium) at Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers in Copenhagen. The watch was won by Danish racing driver Michael Christensen in 2017 at the prestigious 24 hours of Daytona race. Michael Christensen now wants to donate the profits from the sale to Save the Children in Ukraine.

  • Historic Collection from Valdemar’s Castle up for Auction

    You now have the chance to bring home a piece of Danish history, when a large collection of paintings, furniture and collector’s items from Valdemar’s Castle on the island of Tåsinge is sold at auction at Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers on 21 September in Copenhagen.

  • The Legendary Medal of Honour from the Battle of Copenhagen up for Auction

    221 years ago this month, Frederik VI personally bestowed Captain Arenfeldt with a distinguished gold medal after the Battle of Copenhagen. This legendary medal of honour is today a true gem in Danish maritime history and will be sold at auction at Bruun Rasmussen on 26 April in Copenhagen.

  • Controversial Art History: Gerda Wegener's 100-year-old Portrait of Her Partner, the Trans Woman Lili Elbe, at Auction

    Almost 100 years ago, Lili Elbe underwent one of the world's first gender reassignment surgeries. She sat as a model for her partner and internationally renowned artist Gerda Wegener for a painting that is once again highly topical considering the ongoing public conversations about gender and sexuality. The painting, which is valued at € 54,000-67,000, will be auctioned off a

  • Original NASA Photographs of the First Men on the Moon up for Auction at Bruun Rasmussen

    An iconic moon selfie, the world’s first photograph of Earth seen from space and a ‘moonwalking’ astronaut all made history, headlines and onto the covers of international publications across the world. These are just three of the 74 original NASA photographs from the space race to the Moon, which are now up for auction at Bruun Rasmussen on 9 March for a value of DKK 1.5 millions.

  • Stories of Imperial Russo-Danish Connections at Auction

    The Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen can present art and antiques that tell us stories about the close connections between Russian and Danish culture. The auction at 3 pm on 2 December takes a long and interesting journey through history: from miniature portraits of the Russian Imperial family, through modern art made during the post-war period to unique antiques from Fabergé.

  • Cassette Tape with Lennon Interview Just Sold at Auction

    A never before released cassette tape with an interview of John Lennon and Yoko Ono was sold at auction on Tuesday night at Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers. The tape was made during the couple’s winter visit to Thy in Northern Jutland in 1970. The hammer price landed on DKK 481,000 / EUR 64,700 / USD 75,500 (including buyer’s premium).

  • The Canary and the Panther: Exclusive Diamond Rings at Auction

    The sought-after canary yellow diamond is with its natural colour extremely expensive. A yellow diamond ring of no less than 6.49 ct. is up for auction at Bruun Rasmussen 23 September together with the iconic diamond and emerald covered panther ring by Cartier.

  • Two Coveted Watches by Visionary Designer Gérald Genta at Auction

    The swiss designer Gérald Genta is behind some of the most iconic wristwatches in history, and two highly coveted watches are up for auction at Bruun Rasmussen 29 September. One is the rare Audemars Piguet, estimated at DKK 600,000-800,000, and the other is the luxurious Patek Philippe estimated at DKK 150,000-200,000.

  • Never Before Published Cassette Tape with Lennon Interview up for Auction

    A never before published cassette tape with an interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono from their winter stay in Thy, Northern Jutland in 1970 will be up for auction at Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers. The recording includes a conversation between the couple and four 16-year-old schoolboys, and the never published song “Radio Peace” is also played. The estimated price is DKK 200,000-300,000.

  • Charity auction supports the fight for diversity and inclusion

    Help support the fight for diversity and inclusion when WorldPride and EuroGames hold a charity auction in order to support LGBTI+ rights and equality. Several artworks and unique items can currently be viewed at Bruun Rasmussen’s website, where you can place your bid online until 31 August when the charity hammer falls.

  • Chinese Ming Dish Sets Record Hammer Price at Bruun Rasmussen: Sold for EUR 6.2 million / USD 7.6 million (including buyer’s premium)

    A Chinese Ming porcelain dish achieved a hammer price of a staggering DKK 46.2 million / EUR 6.2 million / USD 7.6 million (including buyer’s premium) when it was sold at auction at the Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen on Wednesday afternoon on 2 June. It therefore also became the most expensive lot ever sold in the history of the auction house.

  • Russia's Infamous Grigori Rasputin up for Auction

    The Danish auction house, Bruun Rasmussen, can now present two rare portraits of the infamous Grigori Rasputin, where he personally sat as a model, at their upcoming Live Auction on 2 June in Copenhagen.

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