Selected by Our Specialists |
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. |
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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.
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| 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 |
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CEILING LAMP
Estimate:
5 000 SEK |
| GUNNAR ÅNGER
Estimate:
12 000 SEK |
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We welcome Auctionet's newest specialist! |
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. |
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We welcome Auctionet's newest specialist! |
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. |
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STEVE AUSTIN
Estimate:
40 GBP |
| EDWARD SEAGO
Estimate:
20 000–30 000 GBP |
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STONE BUSTS
Estimate:
100 GBP |
| PUG, CIRCA 1760
Estimate:
600–800 GBP |
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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.
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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.
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AXEL GUSTAFSSON
Estimate:
500 SEK |
| BING & GRÖNDAHL
Estimate:
800 DKK |
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GERDA TIRÉN
Estimate:
20 000 SEK |
| STIG LINDBERG
Estimate:
4 000 SEK |
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| 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!
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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!
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AXEL FRIDELL
Estimate:
5 000 SEK |
| JONAS HÖGSTRÖM
Estimate:
4 000 SEK |
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FLEMISH SCHOOL
Estimate:
10 000–15 000 GBP |
| ERIC H. OLSON
Estimate:
15 000 SEK |
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