Best Auction Houses & Dealers in Sweden
The best Swedish auction houses compared — Bukowskis, Stockholms Auktionsverk, and Uppsala Auktionskammare. Scandinavian design, silver, Old Masters, fees, and how to sell at auction in Sweden.
Sweden's Auction Market
Sweden sits at the heart of the Scandinavian art market, with a tradition of auctioneering that predates almost every other country in the world. Its salerooms are especially strong in Scandinavian design, Swedish silver and glass, Old Master paintings, and Russian and Asian art.
Bukowskis, founded in Stockholm in 1870, is the leading Nordic house for fine art and design. Stockholms Auktionsverk traces its history to 1674, making it one of the oldest auction houses in the world, and runs a high volume of sales across every category. Uppsala Auktionskammare, established in 1731, is another of the world's oldest houses and holds international-quality auctions known for Dutch and Flemish Old Masters, Russian art, and Chinese works of art.
As an EU member, Sweden applies the VAT margin scheme to most second-hand goods. Buyer's premiums typically range from 22-25%. Sweden and the wider Nordic region are the natural market for Scandinavian design and silver, which usually achieve their best prices here.
Swedish auction houses at a glance
4 houses compared by city, age, specialties and buyer's premium. Seller commission is usually agreed per consignment, so ask each house for a quote.
| Auction house | City | Founded | Known for | Buyer's premium | Online bidding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnebys | Stockholm | 2011 | Fine Art & Paintings, Antique Furniture, Vintage Collectibles | N/A — Barnebys is a search engine; fees are set by individual auction... | — |
| Bukowskis | Stockholm | 1870 | Fine Art & Paintings, Fine Jewelry & Gems, Antique Furniture | 25% incl. VAT (25.3% in Finland); 18.75% incl. VAT on the part above S... | Yes |
| Stockholms Auktionsverk | Stockholm | 1674 | Fine Art & Paintings, Antique Furniture, Fine Jewelry & Gems | Buyer's premium applies; see conditions of sale for current rates | Yes |
| Uppsala Auktionskammare | Uppsala | 1731 | Fine Art & Paintings, Antique Furniture, Ceramics & Porcelain | 25% of hammer incl. VAT plus SEK 80 hammer fee per lot | Yes |
Barnebys
DealerThe world's largest search engine for art, antiques, and collectibles auctions, founded in Stockholm.
Bukowskis
Auction HouseThe leading auction house in the Nordics, specializing in fine art, design, and jewelry since 1870.
Stockholms Auktionsverk
Auction HouseThe world's oldest auction house, founded in 1674 and still conducting sales of fine art, antiques, and design.
Uppsala Auktionskammare
Auction HouseSwedish auction house founded in 1731, part of Stockholms Auktionsverk since 2025 and now selling online from Uppsala.
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