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Record-Breaking Season Start for Stockholms Auktionsverk Following the Acquisition of Uppsala Auktionskammare

24 September 2025 07:55

The Signature Sale gave Stockholms Auktionsverk a resounding kick-off to the autumn auction season. Driven by strong Swedish bidding and significant international interest, particularly from the United States, the auction surpassed its previous record by more than 30 percent on Tuesday evening.
Tuesday’s Signature Sale marked the beginning of a new era for the Swedish auction market. It was not

The Signature Sale Opens a Historic Season With Quality and Character

10 September 2025 09:11

Today marks the opening of the preview for The Signature Sale – one of Stockholms Auktionsverk’s most multifaced and popular auctions, and the first live hammer auction since the acquisition of Uppsala Auktionskammare in August. Two of Sweden’s most historic auction houses have now joined forces, embarking on an exciting new era together.

Stockholms Auktionsverk Completes Acquisition of Uppsala Auktionskammare

18 August 2025 11:00

Stockholms Auktionsverk today confirms the completion of its acquisition of Uppsala Auktionskammare – a historic merger between two of Sweden’s most prestigious players in the quality auction market.

The World’s Oldest Auction House in Historic Deal: Stockholms Auktionsverk Acquires Uppsala Auktionskammare

26 June 2025 07:20

Stockholms Auktionsverk, the world’s oldest auction house founded in 1674, today announces the acquisition of Uppsala Auktionskammare. The deal marks a historic milestone in Swedish auction history and signals the beginning of the most comprehensive quality auction offering in the Nordic region.

Strong Final Prices for Asian Treasures and Historic Documents

11 June 2025 07:00

High demand and strong final prices defined the auctions The Asian Fine Art Collection and The Rare Books, Maps & Manuscripts Collection. On Tuesday, outstanding Asian works of art and historically significant books and documents were sold for a total of over SEK 8.2 million at Stockholms Auktionsverk.

Greta Garbo’s Letters, New Insights into the Andrée Polar Expeditions, and a Complete Set of Theodor de Bry’s Voyages at Stockholms Auktionsverk

28 May 2025 09:25

Today, Stockholms Auktionsverk opens the viewing of The Rare Books, Maps & Manuscripts Collection and The Asian Fine Art Collection, which will go under the hammer on June 10.

Newly Discovered Old Master Painting Sparks Bidding War and Record Price at The Exclusive Collection

22 May 2025 17:17

The newly discovered painting The Flagellation of Christ by Baroque master Jusepe de Ribera sparked intense bidding during The Exclusive Collection at Stockholms Auktionsverk on Thursday evening. The sensational work attracted international interest and ultimately sold for SEK 5 million – setting a new Scandinavian record for a Ribera.

The Rare Books, Maps & Manuscripts Collection presents Complete Set of Theodore de Bry’s Voyages in Latin

15 May 2025 09:00

Stockholms Auktionsverk, renowned for its high-quality book auctions, is proud to present The Rare Books, Maps & Manuscripts Collection. One of the main titles in the auction is the complete set of Theodor de Bry's Voyages in Latin – a rare gem that is considered the greatest collection of travel writings in early modern Europe.
The complete collection includes Grands Voyages (America) and

Coveted Jewels and a Magnificent Giant Pearl in The Watches & Jewellery Collection

8 May 2025 07:15

Coveted pink and blue diamonds, an opulent emerald suite with sparkling perfection – and an enormous natural pearl that would likely have made Queen Marie Antoinette green with envy. These are just some of the highlights in The Watches & Jewellery Collection, now on view at Stockholms Auktionsverk.

A Masterpiece Rediscovered: Ribera's "The Flagellation of Christ" to lead The Exclusive Collection at Stockholms Auktionsverk

6 May 2025 07:22

Stockholms Auktionsverk proudly presents the highlight of its most prestigious spring auction: the newly rediscovered The Flagellation of Christ by Baroque master Jusepe de Ribera (1591–1652). This sensational work takes center stage in the inaugural edition of The Exclusive Collection.

Rare ceiling lamp designed for the iconic Finland House by Paavo Tynell up for auction

23 April 2025 14:21

Stockholms Auktionsverk Helsinki presents the spring Modern Art & Design auction, which goes under the hammer on April 27. The auction's main highlight is Paavo Tynell's rare ceiling lamp 9018, originally designed for the iconic Finland House restaurant in New York.

Stockholms Auktionsverk presents “Lisbeth by the Birch” by Carl Larsson

7 December 2024 08:00

For this year's final Fine Art & Antiques auction, the striking portrait "Lisbeth by the Birch" by the renowned Swedish artist Carl Larsson will go under the gavel at Stockholms Auktionsverk.