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 BordersThe 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. |
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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 |
Would you like an online valuation?
For further information, please contact:
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Julie Arendse VossJulie Arendse VossHead of Department / 19th Century & Old Master Paintings / Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen |
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Nick MessmannNick MessmannSpecialist / 19th Century & Old Master Paintings / Bruun Rasmussen, Aarhus |
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Charles O’BrienCharles O’BrienHead of Department / 19th Century & Orientalist Paintings / Bonhams, London |
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Andreas RydénAndreas RydénDeputy Managing Director / Head Specialist – Art / Bukowskis, Stockholm |
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Scot LevittScot LevittVice President / Director of Fine Arts / Bonhams, Los Angeles and San Francisco |
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Ditte Herborg KroghDitte Herborg KroghInternational Representative / Bruun Rasmussen / Bruun Rasmussen, Paris |