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Fine Art Auction


17 april

Catalogue

Lars Lerin holds a unique position in the Swedish art scene. No other Swedish artist reaches such a broad audience and is loved by as many people as he is today. It’s not common for an artist to become both beloved by the public and respected as a media personality. Perhaps it’s precisely the combination of exceptional technical skill and the ability to touch people’s hearts that resonates with so many. He’s also not afraid to be personal and has shared his, in many ways, challenging life story.

Lerin’s remarkable watercolors transport us into silence. To clearcuts and misty mountain landscapes, to the harbor of Lofoten, and to the forests of Värmland. His artistry is deeply rooted in nature and the landscape, and he has a unique ability to capture its nuances. Through his watercolors, Lerin not only creates visual representations of the landscape but also imbues them with an emotional charge that carries an almost meditative power.

Kenneth Wahlström was a well-known business figure in Karlstad. In addition to his successful entrepreneurship, he was also a devoted art collector. His collection includes hundreds of works by various artists; glass art by Kjell Engman and delicate nature paintings by Anna Gardell-Ericson, but above all, an impressive collection of works by Lars Lerin. Stockholms Auktionsverk has been entrusted with the sale of this unique collection. The auction presents 70 pieces, providing us with the opportunity to trace Lerin’s development as an artist, from his early oil works, where he seeks his expression, to the masterful watercolors of recent years dominated by nature scenes. We are delighted to welcome the public to explore this auction and collection on this unique occasion.

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Catalogue

When is the viewing and the auction?

Auction published online:

April 2

Viewing:

April 11–17 at Nybrogatan 32, Stockholm

Opening hours:

Weekdays 10am–6pm. Saturday & Sunday 11am–4pm.

Live Auction:

April 17, start 5pm Nybrogatan 32, Stockholm

Collection:

Purchased items can be collected at Nybrogatan 32 until Wednesday 24 April. No collection is possible 25 April when remaining items are being transferred to Art Move, Stockholm. From Friday 26 April collection is possible again at Art Move.


How it works

Place bids online

Until the hammer auction commences you are able to pre bid online. Please note – an account at auctionet.com is required to be able to bid at the auction. You need to do this even if you already are a customer at Stockholms Auktionsverk.

Auction

There are several ways to particpate in the hammer auction:

– Absentee bids – absentee bids may be left with Customer Services or e-mailed to fineart@auktionsverket.se. You can also place absentee bids on our website.

– Bidding in the salesroom – a paddle for bidding may be collected from Customer Services. Identification and reference is required.

– Telephone bidding – please contact Customer Services at fineart@auktionsverket.se
– Live online bidding – If you have signed up as a customer at Auctionet you are also able to place bids live online during the sale.

Please don’t hesitate to contact our customer services, +46 (0)8-453 67 50, if you need help placing bids.

Payment

You will receive a written confirmation via email after the auction. Payment can be made with creditcard at Nybrogatan 32, Stockholm or you can choose one of our secure methods of payment to pay your item and our commission. The lots should be collected no later than 10 working days after purchase.

Shipping

For information on shipping read more on auctionet.com

Regarding the Fine Art-auction online in Helsinki

To be able to place bids and buy items you need to sign up at Auctionet – it is easy and free of charge. Please do not hesitate to contact our customer services,
+358 9 3542 6700, if you need help placing bids.

After the Fine Art-auction online in Helsinki

You won the bidding, now choose one of our secure methods of payment to pay your item and our commission. You can now collect your item at the auction house at Eteläranta 14, Helsinki, or order transportation at auctionet.com. Please note that there will be a storage fee for items not collected on time.