22. A pair of Gustavian armchairs of Stockholm quality, second half of the 18th century, hardwood frame, woodcut decor, fragmentary original colour in pearl grey.

Eclectic & Decorative October 2024

There’s something truly special about Stockholms Auktionsverk’s Eclectic & Decorative. The experts at the world’s oldest auction house have carefully selected items with that little extra flair, regardless of category. How about sinking into a Frank armchair, as soft and plump as a cinnamon bun, upholstered in the energetic, swirling Anakreon fabric? Perhaps reaching for a refreshment from a Jugend-style silver champagne cooler while resting your eyes on a Liljefors hare painting?

That's just one suggestion. There’s something here for nearly every taste. Among the highlights are artworks by Carl Larsson, Lena Cronqvist, and Jim Dine. An oceanside scene by Evert Taube breathes fresh air, while one of Jenny Nyström’s most imposing works hails from her studio, and perhaps Georg Sigurd Wettenhovi-Aspa’s suffering sailor will be a rising star. Among the oldest pieces is a painting from the circle of Crispiaen van den Broeck, dating back to the late 1500s. From the 1700s, we find a Rococo chandelier, a slender Italian bureau, and a miniature cabinet in late Baroque style. As for the 1800s, one of the more infinitely unnecessary yet fascinating items is a child’s suit of armor. The rich selection of 20th-century art and craftsmanship includes furniture by Axel Einar Hjorth, silver by Wiwen Nilsson, and fantastic paintings by Bo Beskow. And – believe it or not! – Ingmar Bergman’s very own office chair. But this is merely dipping a toe into a sea of delights.

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