Stockholms Auktionsverk's spring auctions, The Modern Art Sale and The Contemporary Art Sale, achieved strong results including a world record for Lena Cronqvist's sculpture "Flicka med flätor och parasoll", which sold for nearly SEK 1.9 million. Other top sales included Andy Warhol's "Queen Elizabeth II" at SEK 2.5 million, Jean-Paul Riopelle's "Arthur" at SEK 1,875,000, and Warhol's triptych "Ingrid Bergman" at SEK 1.25 million. Karin Parrow also set a new personal record with "Kappseglingsdag" selling for SEK 231,250.
The results underscore the continued strength of the Nordic art market, with multiple million-plus sales and new artist records demonstrating robust collector demand. Lena Cronqvist's record confirms her status as a leading Swedish contemporary artist, while the strong performance of works by Warhol, Riopelle, and Jasper Johns highlights sustained international interest in blue-chip modern and contemporary art. The auction also reflects growing attention to regional artists like Karin Parrow and the Gothenburg Colourists.