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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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You know her for her literary works – but did you know that she was also a painter?⁠ ⁠ One of Karen Blixen’s rare artworks is now featured in our Live Auction on 9 March: a sensuous interplay between the soft, organic forms of colourful flowers and their reflections in a polished tabletop.⁠ ⁠ Most of Karen Blixen’s paintings are preserved at Rungstedlund, north of Copenhagen – her Danish home, now the Karen Blixen Museum. It is exceptionally rare for one of her works to appear in a private collection or on the auction market.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Read the story via the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Want to know more? Join us for the talk ‘Between Brush and Pen – Karen Blixen and the painting’ on 5 March at 3:30 pm. Get your free tickets via the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ #karenblixen

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Our new themed auction, Fantastic Women, is now online and ready for you to explore. ⁠ ⁠ Here, we present a vibrant gallery of works created by women across generations and expressions. The focus is on artists and designers whose voices have left a significant mark on the history of art and design in Denmark. ⁠ ⁠ Despite differences in artistic medium, time period and personality, many of the women share a common story: they have often stood in the shadow of their male colleagues, fought for the right to create freely, and in some cases even been forgotten by history. ⁠ ⁠ Today, many of these women stand as role models for their creative sisters of later generations.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Explore the selection via the link in our bio.

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Did you notice this sculpture on King Frederik’s desk during his 2024 New Year’s speech?⁠ ⁠ It was a smaller version of Sonja Ferlov Mancoba’s artwork The Four Continents – a work also featured in our upcoming Live Auction.⁠ ⁠ The sculpture depicts four interconnected figures who appear to hold hands. Created in 1978, the work carries a message that feels just as relevant today as when it was first made: that community is essential to human growth and understanding.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Explore this and four other pieces by Sonja Ferlov Mancoba via the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Want to know more? Join us on the opening day on 5 March for 'Sonja Ferlov Mancoba as a Literary Calling' – dialogue between author @hannevibekeholst and journalist Mathilde Rude. Secure your free tickets via the link in our bio.

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You’re invited to our preview opening on 5 March. Join us for a glass of wine, an exclusive first look at the highlights from our upcoming Live Auction, and a series of insightful talks. 🔗 Get your free tickets for the opening day via the link in our bio. PROGRAM 3 pm: The doors open – wine & music 3.30-3.50 pm: Between Brush and Pen – Karen Blixen and the painting Julie Arendse Voss, specialist in Fine Art, talks about Karen Blixen as an artist. 4-4.30 pm: A conversation on Asger Jorn and his art @lucashaberkorn, Chief Curator at Museum Jorn, & Niels Raben, art specialist at Bruun Rasmussen. Moderator: journalist Mathilde Rude. 5-5.40 pm: Sonja Ferlov Mancoba as a Literary Calling A dialogue between author @hannevibekeholst and journalist Mathilde Rude. 6-6.30 pm: Timepieces Under the Hammer Watch specialists, Vilhelm Islandi Bo Bramsen and Frederik Plum, share their insights into craftsmanship, mechanics, and design through selected wristwatches up for auction.

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You don’t have to dig deep into your pockets to start your art collection.⁠ ⁠ Our themed auction, Prints & Editions, features original works at more accessible prices than paintings – and it’s where many collectors begin.⁠ ⁠ Discover striking graphic works by artists such as Anna Bjerger, Sonja Ferlov Mancoba, Jean Deyrolle, Farshad Farzankia, and Pierre Soulages.⁠ ⁠ Online Auction: 24 February⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Explore the selection and place your bids now – link in bio.

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Ready to start your own collection?⁠ ⁠ The themed auction Young Collectors is designed to inspire a new generation of art buyers. It welcomes everyone eager to begin a collection – regardless of age or experience – and attracted by originality and historical value in their choices.⁠ ⁠ We want to show that collecting doesn’t necessarily require extensive knowledge, experience, or a large budget, but rather an eye for quality and a genuine passion for exploration. Each piece in the auction tells its own compelling story and represents a strong foundation for a growing collection.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Explore the selection via the link in our bio.

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As the Olympic Winter Games are taking place right now, an extraordinary piece of sports history has arrived at our auction house: a winner’s medal from the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896.⁠ ⁠ At the time, silver – not gold – was awarded to the winners. 241 athletes from 14 nations competed, including Denmark, where Viggo Jensen became the country’s first Olympic champion.⁠ ⁠ As Christian Grundtvig, Head of Department, explains here, this is the first time we have ever offered a medal from the very first Olympic Games – truly a crown jewel for collectors.⁠ ⁠ Online Auction: 1 March at 3 PM⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Explore the details via the link in our bio.

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