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.
Categories: international auction
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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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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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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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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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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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Signed programme from the Beatles’ legendary concert in Copenhagen, estimated at DKK 60,000–80,000.
Fans and collectors of one of the world’s most famous and revolutionary bands ever should set their sights on Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen’s sale on 3 December, when a rarely-seen signed programme from The Beatles' first and only concert in Denmark on 4 June 1964 comes up for auction. The estimate is DKK 60,000–80,000.
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The world’s most fabled wine to be offered at auction
Eight extremely rare bottles of Bordeaux wine are set to go under the hammer at Bruun Rasmussen on 5 December. We are, of course, referring to the iconic Château Cheval Blanc 1947, a wine described by the auction house as one of the most legendary and coveted wines in the world. The estimate is DKK 300,000–400,000.
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Street Artist, Pioneer and Activist – Keith Haring’s Biggest Graphic Work is Coming Up for Auction
The American pop artist Keith Haring revolutionised New York’s graffiti and art scene in the 1980s with his iconic motifs. On 11 June, a grandiose work by Keith Haring will be up for auction at Bruun Rasmussen, estimated at DKK 750,000–800,000.
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Work by H.M. Queen Margrethe II Sold for DKK 211,200 (including buyer’s premium)
There was great interest in a very special – not to mention royal – work of art at Bruun Rasmussen’s Live Auction of modern art on Tuesday evening, when a painting by H.M. Queen Margrethe sold for DKK 211,200 (including buyer’s premium).
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Work by C.W. Eckersberg from his pioneering years in Rome coming up for auction
C.W. Eckersberg er en af de fremmeste malere i dansk guldalder og er ofte beskrevet som ”dansk malerkunsts fader”. Nu kommer et af Eckersbergs ikoniske prospekter fra Rom vurderet til 3-4 millioner kr. på auktion hos Bruun Rasmussen.
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Painting by H.M. Queen Margrethe II Coming up for Auction
A painting by the Danish Queen, H.M. Queen Margrethe, is set to go under the hammer at Bruun Rasmussen – Part of the Bonhams Network in March. Works by the queen have featured in a number of exhibitions, both in Denmark and abroad, but it’s not every day that the opportunity arises to acquire one of them. The royal work of art is estimated at DKK 75,000–100,000.
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Bruun Rasmussen Looking to Repeat the Success – With CoBrA Art Worth Millions
Last December, Bruun Rasmussen sold CoBrA works for many millions of kroner – with three of them setting world records in just one evening. Bruun Rasmussen is now hoping to repeat the success when the auction house holds a magnificent themed auction for the second time, with hundreds of CoBrA works set to go under the hammer.
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Jewellery From the Hit Series “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” Coming Up for Auction
Fans of the popular series “Bridgerton” should keep an eye out for Bruun Rasmussen’s major Jewellery Auction in Lyngby north of Copenhagen on 11 December, when a pair of diamond and pearl studded earrings worn by the young Queen Charlotte in the spin-off series “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” is set to go under the hammer. The exclusive earrings are estimated at DKK 175,000–200,000.
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Einstakt einkasafn íslenskra peningaseðla á uppboði
Besta einkasafn íslenskra peningaseðla sem fyrirfinnst er nú sett á uppboð hjá Bruun Rasmussen þegar uppboðshúsið heldur sitt fyrsta uppboð í beinni útsendingu 7. nóvember í nýju aðsetri sínu í Lyngby.
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Denarius from the Assassination of Caesar Sold for EUR 570,000
An extremely precious denarius from one of the most famous assassinations in world history was sold Thursday afternoon for a staggering EUR 570,000 (including buyer’s premium) at Bruun Rasmussen – Part of the Bonhams Network. This is the denarius that the Roman senator Brutus had minted in connection with the murder of Julius Caesar more than 2,000 years ago.
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Before Ida, There Was Anna – Early Portrait of Vilhelm Hammershøi’s Sister up for Auction
Vilhelm Hammershøi continues to achieve record hammer prices worldwide. Now the earliest known portrait of the sister Anna Hammershøi is up for sale at Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers – Part of the Bonhams Network with an estimate of DKK 1-1.5 million.
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