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Eight bottles of the rare Château Cheval Blanc 1947 will be auctioned at the Danish auction house, Bruun Rasmussen, on 5 December.

The world’s most fabled wine to be offered at auction

Eight extremely rare bottles of Bordeaux wine are set to go under the hammer at Bruun Rasmussen on 5 December. We are, of course, referring to the iconic Château Cheval Blanc 1947, a wine described by the auction house as one of the most legendary and coveted wines in the world. The estimate is DKK 300,000–400,000.

The painting by H.M. Queen Margrethe II will feature at Bruun Rasmussen’s Live Auction at the beginning of March with an estimation of DKK 75,000–100,000.

Painting by H.M. Queen Margrethe II Coming up for Auction

A painting by the Danish Queen, H.M. Queen Margrethe, is set to go under the hammer at Bruun Rasmussen – Part of the Bonhams Network in March. Works by the queen have featured in a number of exhibitions, both in Denmark and abroad, but it’s not every day that the opportunity arises to acquire one of them. The royal work of art is estimated at DKK 75,000–100,000.

Art specialist Niels Raben and representative in Paris Ditte Herborg Krogh in the company of Pierre Alechinsky's painting "Lucioles" from 1984. Estimate: DKK 3,000,000-3,500,000.

Bruun Rasmussen Looking to Repeat the Success – With CoBrA Art Worth Millions

Last December, Bruun Rasmussen sold CoBrA works for many millions of kroner – with three of them setting world records in just one evening. Bruun Rasmussen is now hoping to repeat the success when the auction house holds a magnificent themed auction for the second time, with hundreds of CoBrA works set to go under the hammer.

A pair of diamond and pearl studded earrings worn by the young Queen Charlotte in the series “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” is set to go under the hammer at Bruun Rasmussen – Part of the Bonhams Network at a Live Auction on 11 December.

Jewellery From the Hit Series “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” Coming Up for Auction

Fans of the popular series “Bridgerton” should keep an eye out for Bruun Rasmussen’s major Jewellery Auction in Lyngby north of Copenhagen on 11 December, when a pair of diamond and pearl studded earrings worn by the young Queen Charlotte in the spin-off series “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” is set to go under the hammer. The exclusive earrings are estimated at DKK 175,000–200,000.

Einstakt safn Freys Jóhannessonar af íslenskum peningaseðlum verður á uppboði í beinni útsendingu hjá Bruun Rasmussen 7. nóvember

Einstakt einkasafn íslenskra peningaseðla á uppboði

Besta einkasafn íslenskra peningaseðla sem fyrirfinnst er nú sett á uppboð hjá Bruun Rasmussen þegar uppboðshúsið heldur sitt fyrsta uppboð í beinni útsendingu 7. nóvember í nýju aðsetri sínu í Lyngby.

The more than 2,000-year-old denarius from the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC was sold for EUR 570,000 (including buyer’s premium) at Bruun Rasmussen. Leading the sale from the podium was Chief Numismatist and auctioneer, Michael Fornitz.

Denarius from the Assassination of Caesar Sold for EUR 570,000

An extremely precious denarius from one of the most famous assassinations in world history was sold Thursday afternoon for a staggering EUR 570,000 (including buyer’s premium) at Bruun Rasmussen – Part of the Bonhams Network. This is the denarius that the Roman senator Brutus had minted in connection with the murder of Julius Caesar more than 2,000 years ago.

Arje Griegst's unique pendant ”Nattens ansigt” (Face of the Night) in gold adorned with opals, seed pearls and diamonds – believed to be inspired by Edvard Munk's famous painting "The Scream". Estimate: 80.000-100.000 DKK.

Arje Griegst's Sumptuous Jewellery up for Auction

With his unique craftsmanship and imaginative style, Arje Griegst is known today as one of the most ground-breaking jewellery designers of our time worldwide. Now a total of nine rare pieces of jewellery by the prominent jewellery designer are coming up for auction at Bruun Rasmussen – Part of the Bonhams Network. The estimated prices range from DKK 15,000 to DKK 100,000.

In collaboration with Bonhams, Bruun Rasmussen held a grand CoBrA auction Tuesday evening. A work by the Dutch painter Corneille set a world record for the artist when it achieved a hammer price of EUR 532,401 (including buyer's premium).

Art with a Bite Sold for Dizzying Prices at Bruun Rasmussen

The historic saleroom in Copenhagen was filled to the brim with people, and the bids flew freely through the room as Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers in collaboration with Bonhams held a magnificent auction Tuesday evening with works from the artist group known as CoBrA.

On 6 December, Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers opens the doors in Copenhagen for a spectacular CoBrA auction together with Bukowskis and Bonhams.

CoBrA – Art Born out of Adversity

This December, the auction house Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers, together with the Swedish auction house Bukowskis and auction house British Bonhams, will host a magnificent CoBrA Live Auction in Copenhagen. Here you can bid on a wide selection of works from a large number of artists related to CoBrA.

A rare cover, which Charles Lindbergh had with him from Iceland during a test flight between the US and Europe in 1933, is up for auction at Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers. It is estimated at a value of DKK 15,000.

Cover from Test Flight by World Famous Pilot Charles Lindbergh up for Auction

In 1927, the pilot Charles Lindbergh became world famous for being the first to fly a direct solo flight across the Atlantic. Now you can bid on a rare cover, which Lindbergh had with him from Iceland during a test flight between the US and Europe in 1933. It will be up for auction at Bruun Rasmussen on 30 November with an estimate of DKK 15,000.

Princess Thyra of Denmark's Sapphire Tiara and other royal jewellery are up for auction at Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers on 1 December in Copenhagen.

Princess Thyra’s Sapphire Tiara and Other Royal Jewellery at Auction

Nu har du mulighed for at føle dig som en kongelig, når Prinsesse Thyra af Danmarks safirdiadem kommer under hammeren hos Bruun Rasmussen den 1. december i Bredgade. Det overdådige smykke er vurderet til 600.000-800.000 kr. og udbydes i selskab med en række andre smykker, der har været båret af prinsesser, dronninger og en kejserinde igennem tiden i det danske kongehus.

No less than six gold Ducats reached awe-inspiring hammer prices at Bruun Rasmussen's Live Coin Auction Tuesday evening. A 10 Ducat from 1649 ended up with a hammer price of a whopping EUR 412,000 (including buyer’s premium).

A Record Shattering Evening with Transylvanian Coins

A historic collection of Transylvanian coins from the Rákóczi dynasty was up for auction at Bruun Rasmussen Tuesday evening. No less than six gold Ducats reached awe-inspiring hammer prices, and four of these impressed in particular with hammer prices of a whopping EUR 412,000, EUR 395,000, EUR 353,000 and EUR 345,000 (including buyer’s premium).

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Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers

Bruun Rasmussen has since 1948 sold art, design, jewellery, wristwatches, antiques and collectibles such as wine, books, coins and stamps. As the leading auction house in Denmark, we sell over 75,000 items every year at our Online Auctions at bruun-rasmussen.dk and at Live Auctions at the auction house in Lyngby.

Our specialists are the most experienced and competent in the industry. The work in the auction house places great demands on our knowledge of art and trends on the market. This way, we can provide valuations and advice of the highest quality – which has become our trademark – and thereby offer the best lots from all categories and achieve high hammer prices for the benefit of our customers.

At Bruun Rasmussen, we are one of Europe's most modern and digital auction houses, and it is only natural for us to adapt to changes in the market. Innovation is part of our DNA, while we are also deeply rooted in our history.

In 2022, after having been family-owned through three generations, we became part of the international “Bonhams Network”, expanding our global reach and access to specialists all over the world. We strategically present and sell art where it makes the most sense in relation to potential buyers.

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