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Marie Krøyer: "A woman at the loom". 1890s. Purchased by Den Hirschsprungske Samling, September 2023 for DKK 2,300,000.

Northern Light – the Artists' Colony at Skagen


In June, we will be hosting our second “Northern Light – the Artists’ Colony at Skagen” auction at Bruun Rasmussen in Denmark, together with Bonhams’ global network. The first auction was held in September 2023 with an amazing result. Now, at a new themed auction, we will once again be presenting a unique selection of works by the Scandinavian painters who gathered at the northernmost tip of Denmark and formed the famous art colony at the end of the 19th century. We are currently looking for art works for the auction – the consignment deadline is 22 April.


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.

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. 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.

The auction will be promoted across the network's many platforms and communication channels 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.

Anna Ancher: "Ung pige ved sit arbejde" (Interior with a young girl at her needlework), 1901. Signed. Oil on canvas. 57×50 cm. Sold for DKK 1.1 million.

Are You Considering a Sale at Auction?

If you have works by the Skagen painters that you are considering selling at auction, we would very much like to hear from you and provide you with a valuation from our competent art specialists across the auction houses in Bonhams' network. The consignment deadline for the "Northern Light – the Artists' Colony at Skagen" auction is 22 April. We look forward to hearing from you – and we are ready to help you achieve a great sale!

We are looking for works by artists such as ...

Peder Severin Krøyer Holger Drachmann
Anna Ancher Laurits Tuxen
Michael Ancher Oscar Björck
Marie Krøyer Carl Locher
Viggo Johansen Christian Krohg
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Would you like an online valuation?

For further information, please contact:

Julie  Arendse Voss Portrait

Julie Arendse Voss

Julie Arendse Voss

Head of Department / 19th Century & Old Master Paintings / Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen
Nick Messmann Portrait

Nick Messmann

Nick Messmann

Specialist / 19th Century & Old Master Paintings / Bruun Rasmussen, Aarhus
 Charles O’Brien Portrait

Charles O’Brien

Charles O’Brien

Head of Department / 19th Century & Orientalist Paintings / Bonhams, London
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Andreas Rydén

Andreas Rydén

Deputy Managing Director / Head Specialist – Art / Bukowskis, Stockholm
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Scot Levitt

Scot Levitt

Vice President / Director of Fine Arts / Bonhams, Los Angeles and San Francisco
Ditte Herborg Krogh Portrait

Ditte Herborg Krogh

Ditte Herborg Krogh

International Representative / Bruun Rasmussen / Bruun Rasmussen, Paris

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