Welcome to The Auction Report – your insider guide to the auction world. Get behind-the-scenes access, expert tips on current auctions, and the chance to discover the big names of the future. |
Welcome to The Auction Report – your insider guide to the auction world. Get behind-the-scenes access, expert tips on current auctions, and the chance to discover the big names of the future.
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Current auctions not to miss according to our experts. |
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ISAK APELQUIST
Estimate: 4 000 SEK |
| EINAR BÄCKSTRÖM
Estimate: 8 000 SEK |
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GUSTAF MÖLLENBORG FERON
Estimate: 6 000 SEK |
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There are items belonging to the set table that many would probably consider unnecessary – things you can easily do without. But I personally find it hard not to appreciate a pair of elegant coasters, which not only protect the table and cloth from annoying wine stains, but also add a touch of beauty to the setting. Likewise, food somehow tastes just that little bit better when the salt comes from a fine set of salt cellars. So this week’s tip is these two indispensable additions to an elegant – and slightly more festive – table setting.
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- Tom Österman, expert in art, antique furniture, and decorative arts |
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VICTOR VASARELY
Estimate: 400 GBP |
| LARS KINSARVIK
Estimate: 10 000 EUR |
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ROBERT THOMPSON
Estimate: 4 000 GBP |
| SOLAR ECLIPSE, 1954
Estimate: 500 SEK |
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Stig Blomberg is probably best known for his near-iconic sculpture Fritidsflickan, produced by Ystad Metall. Another frequently seen work by him is Tidningspojken, which was presented by Dagens Nyheter as a token of long and faithful service, among other things. Here, however, he has designed an intricate frame in bronze. The motif depicts Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, surrounded by a group of animals (the lion is my personal favourite!). This unusual and striking piece was designed in 1939.
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- David Brolin, expert in ceramics and collectibles |
| STIG BLOMBERG
Estimate: 15 000 – 18 000 SEK |
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HANS EHRLIN
Estimate: 2 000 SEK |
| OLLE KÅKS
Estimate: 8 000 SEK |
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- Kayleigh Davies, toys and art glass expert |
I once read a book that described pickle dishes as ‘the original Swiss Army knife.’ I think the writer was being a little facetious, but pickle dishes were more versatile than their name suggests – they are for more than just your gherkins! In the 18th century, with refrigeration being uncommon, food would spoil much more quickly. In order to disguise this, pickles – all kinds of vegetables or fruit preserved in a sauce – were often added to meals. Common foods included pickled cucumbers, onions, mushrooms, or fruits like peaches and grapes preserved in spiced vinegars. Particularly popular in France, as Brits became influenced by French cuisine, they only became more fashionable. Of course though, the food alone wasn’t enough to suggest sophistication in an age that appreciated formal dining – you also needed to have the correct tableware, and that included a pickle dish. Owning specialised tableware was important for social standing, demonstrating a commitment to modern dining practices and the resources to invest in it.
As well as pickled food, the dishes would be used to serve relish, or dessert in the form of pickled fruit and nuts. Collectors may collect by shape (often leaf or shell), style, pattern, or factory. They’re small and relatively inexpensive, so they can be an accessible gateway into collecting 18th-century ceramics and imagining yourself in a more glamorous era. Bishop & Miller currently have a number on offer by Lowestoft and Bow. Pass the pickles! |
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- Kayleigh Davies, toys and art glass expert |
Silver has been a sought-after and valuable metal for thousands of years—not only for its suitability in jewellery and status objects but also for its practical properties, such as its excellent thermal conductivity. It has also played a significant role in coinage and the photography industry.
Today, we frequently hear about record-high silver prices, driving up the intrinsic material value of antique silver objects. However, overall interest in antique silver has declined, and a fine 18th-century silver goblet now costs less than it did in the 1980s—even before accounting for inflation!
So, despite silver prices reaching record highs, I believe now is the perfect time to buy older silver. My personal favourite this week is a stunning bonbonnière with a charming penguin-shaped knob, crafted in Helsingborg in 1919! |
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