LATEST NEWS, VALUATION DAYS & NEWS, SUSTAINABILITY, STANSTED
For those visiting Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers, Folies Gift Shop and Café is more than just an additional stop - it's an integral part of the experience. Whether hunting for a special gift, a fresh addition to your summer garden, or just looking to enjoy a delightful day out, Folies offers the perfect blend of art, relaxation, and creativity.
25 July 2024
JEWELLERY & WATCHES, LATEST NEWS
Join us as we explore the resurgence of bold and nature-inspired sixties and seventies jewellery designs, celebrating their timeless charm and contemporary appeal.
25 July 2024
LATEST NEWS, OUT OF THE ORDINARY
More than a dozen letters and cards from Diana, Princess of Wales, to her family’s former housekeeper feature in our Out of the Ordinary sale on Tuesday 30 July. This remarkable collection offers a glimpse into the enduring bond between Diana and Violet Collison, spanning from Diana's early years to her time as Princess of Wales.
5 July 2024
20TH CENTURY ART & DESIGN, LATEST NEWS, GLASS
When conducting the valuation of the late John and Collette Lewington's ceramics, we discovered a remarkable Dame Lucie Rie bowl hidden behind assorted cups. Initially estimated at £8,000-12,000, it sold for £32,500. This piece exemplifies Rie's iconic style, reflecting her journey from Austria to becoming a renowned figure in studio ceramics.
10 July 2024
LATEST NEWS, OUT OF THE ORDINARY
From Prison Letters to Iconic Photos
A remarkable collection of Christine Keeler's personal letters and photographs is set to captivate bidders at our annual Out of The Ordinary sale on Tuesday 30 July. Offered by her friend James Birch, this archive provides an intimate glimpse into the life of the woman at the heart of the Profumo Affair, revealing her thoughts and experiences during one of the most scandalous periods in British history.
10 July 2024
20TH CENTURY ART & DESIGN, LATEST NEWS, GLASS
Sworders are thrilled to have several works from one of Vistosi’s finest collaborators – Ettore Sottsass in our 9 July Design Auction. The man who established the Memphis Group, worked with several glassworks, including the famed Venini works.
4 July 2024
20TH CENTURY ART & DESIGN, LATEST NEWS, GLASS
With over 300 lots, our July catalogue offers a great variety and something for everyone. Ahead of the sale, our team has chosen their favourites from the selection, which spans the Aesthetic Period to Contemporary Design.
27 June 2024
20TH CENTURY ART & DESIGN, LATEST NEWS
We are privileged to be offering pieces from John and Collette’s extraordinary and well kept collection in several of our forthcoming sales this summer season, including our July Design and Homes & Interiors sales, and Paint Print Sculpt in August.
26 June 2024
LATEST NEWS, OUT OF THE ORDINARY
Iconic images, captured by acclaimed photographer David Bailey at Live Aid in 1985, feature in our Out of the Ordinary auction this summer. The 13 images, signed by the artists they depict, were those chosen at the time for a benefit auction. Each is from an edition of just three prints.
26 June 2024
LATEST NEWS, PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE, OLD MASTER, BRITISH & EUROPEAN ART
As the gavel readies to strike at Sworders' upcoming Old Masters, British and European art auction, the canvases tell tales of feminine divinity, sanctity, virtue, elegance, and natural beauty. This collection offers a fascinating journey through the multifaceted representations of women, each portrayal a reflection of societal values and artistic sensibilities of the time.
21 June 2024