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Sworders’ Design Department | Exceptional Objects and Incredible Sales

20TH CENTURY ART & DESIGN, LATEST NEWS

Sworders’ Design Department | Exceptional Objects and Incredible Sales

Following their impressive 2024 results, Sworders’ Design department aims to continue offering the best quality decorative arts and furniture. Interested in Selling in 2025? Contact the department for a no-obligation valuation and advice on selling with Sworders.

4 November 2024

 

 
Symbolism in Steel | Art and Warfare

LATEST NEWS, ASIAN ART

Symbolism in Steel | Art and Warfare

A Mughal Deccan koftgari 'tabarzin' and an Indian Deccan ceremonial koftgari axe will both be available for bidding and purchase in our 8 November Asian Art sale.

29 October 2024

 
Visit us at The Historic Buildings, Parks & Gardens 2024 Event

LATEST NEWS, LONDON

Visit us at The Historic Buildings, Parks & Gardens 2024 Event

We are delighted to again be exhibiting at the 2024 Historic Buildings, Parks and Gardens Event on Tuesday 12 November, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

24 October 2024

 
From Shipwrecks to Showcases | The Alberto Santos Collection

LATEST NEWS, ASIAN ART

From Shipwrecks to Showcases | The Alberto Santos Collection

Items of from the personal collection of renowned dealer Alberto Santos - all fit for the Royal collection – are included in our 8 November Asian art auction. Alberto has been dealing in Chinese porcelain since 1979 and – while his stock covers the full range of Chinese porcelain of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties – he has a particular fondness for export wares from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

18 October 2024

 
Grima | The Master of Modernist Jewellery

JEWELLERY & WATCHES, LATEST NEWS

Grima | The Master of Modernist Jewellery

Following on from the successful sale of a 1960s Grima and Omega collaboration piece, Sworders are delighted to present further works of Grima in our next Fine Jewellery sale on Tuesday 12 November.

18 October 2024

 
Dr Christopher Dresser | A Master of Design

20TH CENTURY ART & DESIGN, LATEST NEWS

Dr Christopher Dresser | A Master of Design

Forward-thinking designer Dr Christopher Dresser covered a span of materials across varying forms of art. Our next Design sale on 22 October includes 12 lots of Dresser's work, from the collection of Dr William Lind.

17 October 2024

 
 Exploring History with David Britton | A Lifetime of Passion and Curiosity

LATEST NEWS, BOOKS & MAPS

Exploring History with David Britton | A Lifetime of Passion and Curiosity

David Britton's lifelong passion for history, meticulous research, and collecting rare books is set to take centre stage in our forthcoming timed sale of Books and Maps from 18-27 October. From his early love of cycling and navigation to his later years as a published local historian, David’s journey is reflected in his impressive collection of antiquarian books, which offers a unique glimpse into his dedication to uncovering the past.

17 October 2024

 
Legacies of Leadership | Signatures from US Presidents

LATEST NEWS, BOOKS & MAPS

Legacies of Leadership | Signatures from US Presidents

 An American presidential theme has emerged as a highlight of Sworders’ upcoming Books, Manuscripts, Autographs and Maps sale, which offers the chance to bid on a plethora of signed lots, that will form part of the sale that runs online from 18-27 October.

17 October 2024

 
Stansted and the Rumblings of Religious Reform

LATEST NEWS, BOOKS & MAPS

Stansted and the Rumblings of Religious Reform

Sworders’ upcoming Books and Maps sale features two rare drawn and hand-coloured plans, detailing the tracts of land and buildings in the area owned by Mr Samuel Day at the turn of the 18th century. They carry an estimate of £800-1200, and will form part of the sale that runs online from 18-27 October.

15 October 2024

 
Alessandro Michele | Gucci and Art Archaeology

20TH CENTURY ART & DESIGN, LATEST NEWS

Alessandro Michele | Gucci and Art Archaeology

A Gucci Guitar Case is available to bid on in our next Design sale on Tuesday 22 October. The history of this lot and its designer, Alessandro Michele, is explored with a focus placed on Michele's upbringing and his connection to Gucci.

8 October 2024

 

 

 

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