World’s First Olympic Medal Sold for DKK 900,000 at Bruun Rasmussen
World’s First Olympic Medal Sold for DKK 900,000 at Bruun Rasmussen Arts Auctioneers in Denmark.
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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.
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World’s Most Complicated Patek Philippe Watch Up for Auction
An iconic wristwatch from the esteemed Patek Philippe brand is set to go under the hammer at the Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen on December 11, with an estimated value of DKK 900,000–1.1 million.
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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.
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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.
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Sohan Qadri: Tantric Minimalism at Auction with Bruun Rasmussen
On 20 November, Bruun Rasmussen will put ten works by the Indian artist and yogi Sohan Qadri up for auction – a rare collection where Indian spirituality meets Nordic modernism.
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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.
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A Lost Masterpiece Returns Home – Bertha Wegmann’s “Summer” Back in Poland After 75 Years
Bertha Wegmann’s “Summer” returns to Poland after 75 years The painting, depicting a mother nursing her twins, resurfaced last year in Denmark. Expert Sofie Normann Christensen traced its provenance, confirming it as the long-lost museum masterpiece now welcomed back to the National Museum in Wrocław.
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Heartbreak and Hue: Constant’s ‘La femme terrible’ at Auction
On 19 November, Bruun Rasmussen presents a modern art auction featuring a rare work by CoBrA artist Constant: La femme terrible from 1949. The painting was created after Constant’s wife left him for Asger Jorn, reflecting grief, anger, and artistic renewal. An early testament to the CoBrA movement’s force and Constant’s unique ability to transform life into art.
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The Princess’s Historical Heritage from the Cavalier House at Glücksburg Castle
Bruun Rasmussen will auction the private collection of four Glücksburg princesses on 3 November, featuring art, silver, and furniture connected to European royal history.
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Early Studies by Hammershøi Under the Hammer
Hammershøi’s early works Job (1887) and Standing Woman (1893) showcase his experimental approach to form and his depiction of the existential conditions of human life. The live auction at Bruun Rasmussen in Lyngby will take place on October 30 – viewing from October 23–29.
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Rare Eames Films Up for Auction at Bruun Rasmussen
On October 29, Bruun Rasmussen auctions 62 rare short films by Charles and Ray Eames, gifted to Danish design pioneers Paustian.
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French Royal Treasures Under the Hammer
French empire armchairs from Château de Chantilly on auction at Bruun Rasmussen Once gracing the halls of the Duke of Aumale, Henri Eugène Philippe Louis d'Orléans (1822–1897), these historic chairs were crafted around 1800 by Jacob Frères. View the chairs from 23–29 October; live auction takes place on 30 October.
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Art Deco Auction at Bruun Rasmussen, September 30: Rare Works for Modern Homes.
One hundred years after the 1925 Paris World’s Fair, fascination with Art Deco is stronger than ever. On September 30, Bruun Rasmussen spotlights this decorative and functional style with an auction spanning art, furniture, and jewelry, presenting both Danish and international icons—a tribute to a style that continues to inspire modern interiors and collectors worldwide.
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Minis Ready for “The English Job” at Bruun Rasmussen
Bruun Rasmussen debuts with a live auction of classic cars and motorcycles on October 1, where seven iconic Minis take center stage – a tribute to the small British legends that have left their mark on the road, the racetrack, and in the film The Italian Job.
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Bruun Rasmussen marks 250 years of Royal Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen at auction: On 29 September, Bruun Rasmussen presents an online sale featuring rare early works from Royal Copenhagen, where porcelain meets royal contributions and iconic Danish design.
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Ovartaci at auction: The Art Brut master behind surreal figures and smoking phantoms
On September 23, Bruun Rasmussen auctions ten works by Ovartaci, whose surreal figures, abstract female forms, and “smoking phantoms” exemplify Art Brut and have captivated collectors worldwide. This is a rare opportunity to acquire unique outsider art with international appeal.
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H.C. Andersen was Denmark’s first photo celebrity – now you can see why
Most people know Andersen for his fairy tales, but fewer are aware that he was the most photographed Dane of the 19th century. On 15 September, Bruun Rasmussen will present around 60 rare portraits and early reprints from the Danish Museum of Photography – a unique opportunity to see the writer through the lens of his contemporaries and acquire a piece of photographic cultural heritage.
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Own a Legend: Superman’s 1978 Flying Costume Up for Auction
Superhero History Under the Hammer: The Original Superman Costume from Superman: The Movie (1978) – Worn by Christopher Reeve – Goes to Auction at Bruun Rasmussen on 11 August. A Cult Treasure from the Golden Age of superhero cinema.
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Artworks by Filipino artist Fernando Amorsolo fetched sky-high prices at auction
A flurry of bidding swept through the Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen’s auction room on Monday evening, when three works by the Filipino artist Fernando Amorsolo went under the hammer. The winning bids far exceeded expectations, with the hammer falling at EUR 371,670 (incl. buyer’s premium), EUR 212,380 (incl. buyer’s premium) and EUR 130,970 (incl. buyer’s premium) respectively.
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