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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.

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

    Constant “La femme terrible” 1949 – rare CoBrA artwork at auction at Bruun Rasmussen on 19 November 2025.
  • 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.

    Hammershøi’s early works Job and Standing Woman at live auction at Bruun Rasmussen on October 30.

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A Chieftain Chair like no other … At our Live Auction on 20 November, we’re presenting a very special example of Finn Juhl’s iconic chair — one that was once owned by his adoptive son. 🔗 Tap the link in our bio to explore the details. Preview: Until 18 November · Nørgaardsvej 3, 2800 Kongens Lyngby Live Auction: 20 November from 4 pm · Bid online from home, or place your commission bid on our website now. #danishdesign #finnjuhl #chieftainchair #designicons #midcenturymodern

“I never lack inspiration. There is always a blank canvas, and there is always me, standing before it, waiting to be swallowed.” ⁠ ⁠ Sohan Qadri painted from deep meditation, dissolving the line between inner stillness and the outer world.⁠ ⁠ In our upcoming Live Auction, we present a rare group of paintings and paperworks from the collection of Dr. Gulshan Suchdev – whose chance meeting with Qadri in Copenhagen revealed they had once attended the same school in Punjab, sparking both a lifelong friendship and a remarkable collection.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Explore the full selection via the link in our bio⁠.⁠ ⁠ Live Auction: 20 November · Bid online or place your commission bid now.⁠ Preview: Until 18 November · Nørgaardsvej 3, 2800 Kongens Lyngby

He has been called “the master of tightness” and has contributed more than most to the development of abstract painting in Denmark.⁠ ⁠ At our Live Auction on 19 & 20 November, we present a selection of works by Richard Mortensen – including three early pieces from 1940, 1951, and 1955.⁠ ⁠ In 1947, Mortensen travelled to Paris with a friend and became part of an influential artistic circle. The common denominator in this environment was a simplified, abstract visual idiom.⁠ ⁠ Seventeen years later, he returned home carrying these avant-garde inspirations with him and soon became Denmark’s leading concrete artist, known for his highly simplified, geometric compositions.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Explore the selection via the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ Live Auction: 19 & 20 November · Bid online from home or place your commission bid on our website now.⁠ Preview: Until 18 November · Nørgaardsvej 3, 2800 Kongens Lyngby

Danish contemporary artist Michael Kvium turns 70 today!⁠ ⁠ To mark the occasion, we are sharing two of his works currently featured in our Live Auction on 19 November: “Lunch I” (2006) and “Lunch II” (2006).⁠ ⁠ Kvium is known for his raw and unsettling visual universe, populated by distorted, grotesque figures that expose the fragile and darker sides of human nature.⁠ ⁠ Since emerging on the Danish art scene in the 1980s, he has continuously challenged viewers with themes of mortality, the body, and the mind’s hidden corners.⁠ ⁠ Alongside the two works shown here, a total of five Kvium pieces will be up for auction, offering a strong selection for collectors and admirers of his distinctive artistic voice.⁠ ⁠ Preview: Until 18 November at Nørgaardsvej 3, 2800 Kongens Lyngby⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Explore all five works via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ #michaelkvium

Axel Salto stands as one of the great pioneers of Danish art and design – and now you can bid on some of his most remarkable creations.⁠ ⁠ At our Live Auction on 20 November, we present a curated selection of Axel Salto’s ceramic masterpieces: from the extraordinary stoneware sculpture “Den Tingene iboende Kraft” (The Inherent Power of Things) to rare vases in his signature sprouting and budded styles.⁠ ⁠ With his distinctive organic forms, Salto transcended the boundaries of ceramics and transformed the craft into pure art.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Explore the selection via the link in our bio⁠.⁠ ⁠ Live Auction: 20 November · Bid online from home or place your commission bid at our website now.⁠ Preview: 13-18 November · Nørgaardsvej 3, 2800 Kongens Lyngby⁠

Often regarded as the world’s most iconic white wine, Montrachet Grand Cru takes center stage in our current auction – part of an extraordinary 22-bottle selection from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti.⁠ ⁠ 20 of these bottles come from a Danish collector who has kept them in exceptional condition. Among them are 14 bottles of Montrachet Grand Cru (vintages 1975–2010s), a Corton Grand Cru 2009, and – as the crowning jewel – five bottles of the mythical Romanée-Conti Grand Cru.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Tap the link in our bio to explore the selection and place your bid.⁠ ⁠ Online Auction: 13 November at 8 PM⁠ ⁠ #DRC #romaneeconti #montrachet #finewine #wine auction #winecollectors

As a young painter, Vilhelm Lundstrøm was seen as a rebel. His early works caused both scandal and fascination – even being called “artistic fraud” in the newspapers.⁠ ⁠ But it didn’t take long for the public to change its mind. By the 1930s, Lundstrøm’s style was admired by leading architects, designers, and collectors.⁠ ⁠ Today, his paintings are still highly sought-after for their clear, timeless vision. This still life from 1937, presented at our upcoming Live Auction, is one of his finest works – remarkable in both quality and scale, with a special provenance from architects Eva and Nils Koppel, who bought it directly from the artist.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Tap the link in our bio to explore the details. ⁠ ⁠ Live Auction: 19 November · Bid online from home or place your commission bid at our website now.⁠ Preview: 13-18 November · Nørgaardsvej 3, 2800 Kongens Lyngby⁠

A dramatic love triangle between Constant, his wife Matie van Domselaer, and Asger Jorn lies at the heart of one of the most striking works of the CoBrA period — La femme terrible (1949) — which will be presented at our Live Auction on 19 November.⁠ ⁠ Constant’s artwork captures the CoBrA movement’s fantastical visual idiom while embodying a sense of wildness and anger — qualities further emphasized by the title, “the terrible woman.” ⁠ ⁠ The motif depicts a female-like creature with long blue hair and a broad smile. Between its legs appears a small head, its eyes and mouth rendered as black holes. The symbolism is unmistakable: the work was created shortly after Constant’s separation from his wife.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Read the full story via the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ Live Auction: 19 November · Bid live from home or place your commission bid online now.⁠ ⁠ Preview: 13-18 November at Nørgaardsvej 3, 2800 Kongens Lyngby⁠

Thoughtfully designed, exceptional craftsmanship, exquisite details, and high-quality materials. Finn Juhl’s “Chieftain Chair” stands as one of Scandinavia’s most beautiful and iconic furniture classics. We are now presenting an original example that was owned by the architect’s adopted son.⁠ ⁠ Cabinetmaker Niels Vodder was Juhl’s regular collaborator, and the offered chair is among the earliest examples crafted by his hand.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Read the full story via the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ Live Auction: 20 November · Bid live from home or place your commission bid online now. ⁠ Preview: 13-18 November · Nørgaardsvej 3, 2800 Kongens Lyngby⁠ ⁠ #finnjuhl #midcenturymodern #designclassic #designicon

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