Göteborgs Auktionsverk is an
auction house
An auction house is a business establishment that facilitates the buying and selling of assets, such as works of art and collectibles.
Overview
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founded in 1681, when the magistrate in
Gothenburg
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sought permission from the government to conduct the auction business. It is the world's second-oldest auction house in operation after the
Stockholm Auction House founded in 1674. The auctions relate
antique
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s,
art
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, modern design, and
craft
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s.
History
Until 1733 the auctions were held in the town hall at
Gustav Adolf Square. After this, the Göteborgs Auktionsverk moved to:
*Smedjebacken 7,
*in 1892 to Länsisatamankatu 15,
*Tredje Långgatan 7-9, where the auctions were until January 2014.
Tredje Långgatan 7-9 is one of the oldest buildings in the world dedicated to the auction business. The building was designed by city architect Carl Fahlström and built in 1890-92. From a cultural and historical perspective, the house is interesting because it is unique in its kind. Gothenburg City ran the auction work, until 1999.
Göteborgs Auktionsverk since January 2014 is in new building on Värmlandsgatan 2 in Gothenburg.
Today
Gothenburg's Auction House is privately owned and is part of Provobisgruppen. It holds daily online auctions and Quality Auctions in autumn and spring.
See also
*
List of oldest companies
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References
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Swedish Wikipedia
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External links
Homepage
Retail companies established in 1681
Swedish auction houses
1681 establishments in Sweden
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