Christie's will auction the collection of Danish collector Ole Faarup during its October 2025 Marquee Week, featuring around 140 lots with an overall estimate of £16–22 million. Highlights include major works by Peter Doig, Chris Ofili, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, alongside Danish and international artists. Proceeds from the sale will benefit The Ole Faarup Art Foundation, which supports emerging artists and cultural institutions.
The sale matters because it represents one of the most significant European private collections to come to market in recent years, with a focus on both blue-chip contemporary names and Danish artists. The foundation's mission to place works in museums and support Danish artists under 50—including those from the Faroe Islands and Greenland—extends Faarup's legacy beyond the auction room, fostering cultural exchange and global visibility for younger artists.