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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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Light as medicine – and light as art. ⁠ ⁠ With the artwork 'Light Break', internationally acclaimed artist Nicolai Howalt explores the power of light – both healing and destructive. Inspired by Nobel Prize-winning physician Niels Finsen’s pioneering light therapy, these works are created using the sun itself.⁠ ⁠ Using Finsen’s original lenses, Howalt lets sunlight leave direct imprints on photographic paper – capturing a moment where science, nature, and art meet.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Explore the details via the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ Online Auction: 7 April

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For decades, Ole Faarup was one of Denmark’s most courageous, visionary, and influential private collectors of contemporary art. We are now pleased to invite you to a preview opening and panel talk on 16 April, where you can explore more than 150 works from his remarkable collection.⁠ ⁠ PROGRAM⁠ 4 pm: The exhibition opens – music and cold beers⁠ 5:30-6 pm: Panel talk: “Art as a Calling – Ole Faarup and the Drive to Collect”⁠ 7 pm: Thank you for this evening⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Reserve your free tickets now via the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ All works will be offered in an Online Auction on 5 May.

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It’s no secret that the Jaguar SS100 is one of the most admired cars in the world. Made in 1938, few have survived the test of time, making this a rare opportunity to own one of the most iconic Jaguars ever built.⁠ ⁠ Watch as car specialist @christiangrau takes a closer look at this example, coming up for auction on 15 April.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Explore the details via the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ Preview: 11-13 April at @haaningcollection⁠ Live Auction: 15 April at @haaningcollection⁠ ⁠ Everyone is welcome to join us.

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Sun rays, warmer days, and crocuses, daffodils, and snowdrops pushing through the earth – just in time for Easter.⁠ ⁠ Spring has arrived, bringing a sense of renewal that has inspired artists for centuries after the long, cold winter.⁠ ⁠ From delicate blooms announcing the season to lush bouquets in full flourish, here are some of our favourite floral spring motifs from past and upcoming auctions.⁠ ⁠ Happy Easter!⁠ ⁠ 1. ⁠Marie Amelie Ruths: "Crocus". Hammer price in 2021: DKK 6,500⁠ 2. Elisabeth Neckelmann: Still life with daffodills. Hammer price in 2025: DKK 3,600 ⁠ 3. Peder Mønsted: Early spring in the woods. Hammer price in 2023: DKK 35,000⁠ 4.⁠ Olga Alexandrovna: Springflowers at the edge of the woods in Ballerup. Estimate: DKK 15,000-20,000 (Online Auction on 6 April) ⁠ 5. Peder Mønsted: Spring forest with a woman seated under a tree. Estimate: DKK 30,000-40,000 (Online Auction on 6 April)⁠

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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.

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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

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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

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