We are seeking works by the Skagen painters!
For the third year in a row, we set our sights on Denmark's northernmost point with the grand themed auction “Northern Light – The Artists’ Colony at Skagen.” Here, we present a unique selection of works by all the renowned Danish painters who at the end of the 19th century gathered at Skagen and established the famous artist colony. Our two previous auctions featuring works by the Skagen painters in 2023 and 2024 achieved impressive results. We are therefore currently seeking works for this year's auction – the submission deadline is 26 March for the Live Auction and 4 April for the Online Auction.
It was no coincidence that Skagen as a place attracted artists, writers and other culturally prominent figures in a pioneering community of spirit during the decades leading up to the year 1900. Here the longing for light, air, the sea and a simpler life in harmony with nature could be satisfied. The artists arrived with the most modern thoughts and trends from the rest of Europe in their luggage. The plein-air painting truly blossomed, and the motifs revolved around the sunlight, the beaches, festive events in the art colony, the impoverished local population and the often harsh daily life of the fishermen. From the windiest place in Denmark, the artists created a profound breakthrough in Danish art.
The best-known names in the colony were the Danish painters Peder Severin Krøyer, Michael Ancher, Laurits Tuxen, Holger Drachmann, Anna Ancher, Viggo Johansen, Carl Locher, Marie Krøyer, the Norwegian Christian Krohg and the Swede Oscar Björck.
Now, we are searching for works of art by all the well-known Skagen painters who contributed to the story of this important period in Danish art history.
Submission deadlines:Live Auction: 26 March Online Auction: 4 April Auction Across Borders The auction "Northern Light – the Artists' Colony at Skagen" is a result of a close collaboration between Bonhams' global network of auction houses. The auction will be promoted across the network's many platforms to thousands of passionate collectors and art enthusiasts all over the world. In this way, we can increase the chances of achieving the market's highest hammer prices for you as a seller. |
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Valuation and consignment for auction
Do you have works by the Skagen painters that you are considering selling at the upcoming Live Auction or Online Auction? If so, we would love to hear from you for a valuation conducted by the most skilled art experts in the market.
Visit us at our departments in Lyngby or Aarhus, obtain a valuation online at bruun-rasmussen.dk, or talk to one of our experts about the possibility of a visit at your home for a valuation.
Find out when our experts will be bringing their valuation roadshow to a location near you.
We are seeking works by artists such as:
P.S. Krøyer - Anna Ancher - Michael Ancher - Marie Krøyer - Viggo Johansen - Holger Drachmann - Laurits Tuxen - Oscar Björck - Carl Locher - Christian Krog
For further information, please contact:
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Julie Arendse VossJulie Arendse VossHead of department / 19th Century & Old Master Paintings / København |