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International Art Treasures Web Magazine
August 2004 |
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Stockholm's AuktionsverkThe world's oldest active auction house is in Sweden. The Auktionsverk was established in February 1674, though at first its catalogue consisted of fine livestock and grains. It was much later that it turned to art as its raison d'etre. The Auction House was owned by the state and certainly had royal connections, having sold guns for King Karl XII. The Realm Estates auctioned the King's trophy cannon collection though Auktionsverk. In 1993 the City of Stockholm sold to the auction house and it is now privately owned. Swedish Art Glass Auction Each year, since 1985, Stockholm's Auktionsverk travels to the Orrofors district of Sweden, the Kingdom of Glass, and holds an annual Swedish Art Glass Auction. The legendary Orrefors glass masters Simon Gate and Edward Hald will be featured. Contemporary artists are included with pieces by Bertil Vallien and Ulrica Hydman Vallien. Traditional Swedish engraved glass will be available also with items created by both Ariel and Ravenna methods. |
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