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Hidden gems and personal favourites – Auctionet's specialists present a handpicked selection of the most exciting objects right now.
Hidden gems and personal favourites – Auctionet's specialists present a handpicked selection of the most exciting objects right now.
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Andreas Siesing, Author, Design Lover and Specialist at Auctionet
A Deep Dive With Andreas Siesing
4040149. EMANUEL A. PETERSEN. Motif from Greenland, oil on canvas, signed.
A Deep Dive With Andreas Siesing
4040149. EMANUEL A. PETERSEN. Motif from Greenland, oil on canvas, signed.
Greenland. The world’s largest island. An autonomous, ice-covered piece of Danish territory. And now, suddenly, on everyone’s lips. A coveted Arctic giant for presidents with grand ambitions, but also a subject that inspired an entire genre in art history—known as Greenland painting. In the 19th century, artists set foot on the island to capture, interpret, and convey its vast white landscapes. Collectively, their work shaped the European public’s perception of the island. The last in the line of Greenland painters is said to have been Emanuel A. Petersen. Over three decades, starting in the 1920s, he dressed warmly and traveled to Greenland with a mission: to explore the entire coastline, paint, and publish a book. Though he never completed a book, he was prolific at the easel. Experts have described his paintings as having a romantic quality, with a slight nod to Denmark’s Golden Age. In other words, Emanuel A. Petersen’s snow-covered mountain formations are calm and harmonious—perhaps even idealized. Bad weather, it seems, never struck on the days he worked in oil on canvas.
At the same time, he was a product of a different era—one of anthropologists, explorers, and adventurers. His paintings offer glimpses into a remote world few knew much about. And with perfect timing, Helsingborgs Auktionskammare now presents us with a classic Petersen view, embodying everything his work is known for. It makes me want to refresh my geography knowledge. So, here we go: the capital is Nuuk, the population is just over 56,000, the highest point is Gunnbjørn, the national day is June 21, and for those driving on the island—it’s on the right side of the road. And if I may, I’d just like to add: Make Greenland painting great again!
Andreas Siesing, Author, Design Lover and Specialist at Auctionet
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Greenland. The world’s largest island. An autonomous, ice-covered piece of Danish territory. And now, suddenly, on everyone’s lips. A coveted Arctic giant for presidents with grand ambitions, but also a subject that inspired an entire genre in art history—known as Greenland painting. In the 19th century, artists set foot on the island to capture, interpret, and convey its vast white landscapes. Collectively, their work shaped the European public’s perception of the island. The last in the line of Greenland painters is said to have been Emanuel A. Petersen. Over three decades, starting in the 1920s, he dressed warmly and traveled to Greenland with a mission: to explore the entire coastline, paint, and publish a book. Though he never completed a book, he was prolific at the easel. Experts have described his paintings as having a romantic quality, with a slight nod to Denmark’s Golden Age. In other words, Emanuel A. Petersen’s snow-covered mountain formations are calm and harmonious—perhaps even idealized. Bad weather, it seems, never struck on the days he worked in oil on canvas. At the same time, he was a product of a different era—one of anthropologists, explorers, and adventurers. His paintings offer glimpses into a remote world few knew much about. And with perfect timing, Helsingborgs Auktionskammare now presents us with a classic Petersen view, embodying everything his work is known for. It makes me want to refresh my geography knowledge. So, here we go: the capital is Nuuk, the population is just over 56,000, the highest point is Gunnbjørn, the national day is June 21, and for those driving on the island—it’s on the right side of the road. And if I may, I’d just like to add: Make Greenland painting great again!
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ERIKA LAGERBIELKE Estimate: 3 000 SEK
ERIK NORDLÖW Estimate: 1 000 SEK
CEILING LAMP Estimate: 5 000 SEK
GUNNAR ÅNGER Estimate: 12 000 SEK
We welcome Auctionet's newest specialist!
Kayleigh Davies
Kayleigh Davies has worked in the auction industry for nearly 15 years as a valuer, auctioneer, and toy specialist. She is the toy consultant for Miller’s Antiques Handbook and Price Guide and has also appeared as an expert on the British TV show Cash in the Attic. Her passion lies in uncovering unexpected treasures such as records, posters, comics, and design pieces with fascinating histories. Kayleigh holds a master’s degree in antiques and wrote her dissertation on bootleg toys—unlicensed copies that often become more valuable than the originals due to their rarity and unique appeal.
We welcome Auctionet's newest specialist!
Kayleigh Davies
Kayleigh Davies has worked in the auction industry for nearly 15 years as a valuer, auctioneer, and toy specialist. She is the toy consultant for Miller’s Antiques Handbook and Price Guide and has also appeared as an expert on the British TV show Cash in the Attic. Her passion lies in uncovering unexpected treasures such as records, posters, comics, and design pieces with fascinating histories. Kayleigh holds a master’s degree in antiques and wrote her dissertation on bootleg toys—unlicensed copies that often become more valuable than the originals due to their rarity and unique appeal.
STEVE AUSTIN Estimate: 40 GBP
EDWARD SEAGO Estimate: 20 000–30 000 GBP
STONE BUSTS Estimate: 100 GBP
PUG, CIRCA 1760 Estimate: 600–800 GBP
David Brolin
Ceramics Nerd, Star Wars Enthusiast and Specialist at Auctionet
Japanese woodblock prints from the 18th and 19th centuries frequently appear at auctions and are a decorative and affordable art form. When I first saw these images, I didn’t think much of them—until I noticed the name Axel Gustafsson in the title. These weren’t woodblock prints at all, but watercolours created by a Swedish artist! In 1897, Axel Gustafsson painted these copies after prints by the renowned Hiroshige. Since joining Auctionet, I’ve listed roughly a couple of million objects, yet I still find myself exclaiming, “Wow, I’ve never seen one of these before!”—which was exactly the case this time.
David Brolin
Ceramics Nerd, Star Wars Enthusiast and Specialist at Auctionet
Japanese woodblock prints from the 18th and 19th centuries frequently appear at auctions and are a decorative and affordable art form. When I first saw these images, I didn’t think much of them—until I noticed the name Axel Gustafsson in the title. These weren’t woodblock prints at all, but watercolours created by a Swedish artist! In 1897, Axel Gustafsson painted these copies after prints by the renowned Hiroshige. Since joining Auctionet, I’ve listed roughly a couple of million objects, yet I still find myself exclaiming, “Wow, I’ve never seen one of these before!”—which was exactly the case this time.
AXEL GUSTAFSSON Estimate: 500 SEK
BING & GRÖNDAHL Estimate: 800 DKK
GERDA TIRÉN Estimate: 20 000 SEK
STIG LINDBERG Estimate: 4 000 SEK
Tom Österman
Seasoned Auction Veteran and Co-Founder of Auctionet
Most artists have likely created a self-portrait at some point. But in my opinion, one of the finest is this one by Axel Fridell, made between 1927 and 1928. There’s something about his gaze that really draws you in, and I can’t help but be impressed by his incredible mastery of graphic techniques. Etching a motif onto a copper plate with a burin and then printing it onto paper is an incredibly difficult process—I know, because I’ve tried it myself. But Axel Fridell is undoubtedly one of Sweden’s most skilled printmakers, which is evident in his other works as well. So, in a way, I’m not surprised. What does surprise me, however, is that prints of this caliber are still so affordable!
Tom Österman
Seasoned Auction Veteran and Co-Founder of Auctionet
Most artists have likely created a self-portrait at some point. But in my opinion, one of the finest is this one by Axel Fridell, made between 1927 and 1928. There’s something about his gaze that really draws you in, and I can’t help but be impressed by his incredible mastery of graphic techniques. Etching a motif onto a copper plate with a burin and then printing it onto paper is an incredibly difficult process—I know, because I’ve tried it myself. But Axel Fridell is undoubtedly one of Sweden’s most skilled printmakers, which is evident in his other works as well. So, in a way, I’m not surprised. What does surprise me, however, is that prints of this caliber are still so affordable!
AXEL FRIDELL Estimate: 5 000 SEK
JONAS HÖGSTRÖM Estimate: 4 000 SEK
FLEMISH SCHOOL Estimate: 10 000–15 000 GBP
ERIC H. OLSON Estimate: 15 000 SEK
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