Stockholms Auktionsverk is holding two live auctions, The Modern Art Sale and The Contemporary Art Sale, on May 20 and 21, 2026, at Nybrogatan 32 in Stockholm. The sales feature a curated selection of Swedish and international artists from the early 20th century to the present day, including works by Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, Tony Cragg, Lena Cronqvist, and a newly discovered painting by Gösta Adrian-Nilsson. The Modern Art Sale highlights modernist masterpieces by Otte Sköld, Sigrid Hjertén, and Ragnar Sandberg, while The Contemporary Art Sale pays tribute to Ola Billgren and includes works by David LaChapelle, Cindy Sherman, and Britta Marakatt-Labba.
These auctions matter because they bridge historical and contemporary art, offering a rare opportunity to acquire significant works that have not been seen in decades, such as Adrian-Nilsson's "Solträdet," which was last exhibited in 1919. The sales also underscore Stockholms Auktionsverk's role in elevating Swedish modernism alongside internationally renowned artists, reinforcing Stockholm's position as a hub for both Nordic and global art collecting. The tribute to Ola Billgren, marking 25 years since his death, adds a reflective dimension to the event.