Hertford Office
hertford@sworder.co.uk | 01992 583508
Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers | 42 St. Andrew Street | Hertford | SG14 1JA
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9.00-17.00 |
| Tuesday | 9.00-17.00 |
| Wednesday | 9.00-17.00 |
| Thursday | 9.00-17.00 |
| Friday | 9.00-17.00 |
Locations ᐳ Hertford
hertford@sworder.co.uk | 01992 583508
Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers | 42 St. Andrew Street | Hertford | SG14 1JA
| Monday | 9.00-17.00 |
| Tuesday | 9.00-17.00 |
| Wednesday | 9.00-17.00 |
| Thursday | 9.00-17.00 |
| Friday | 9.00-17.00 |
Situated in the historic county town, Sworders Hertford Office is an integral part of the company providing valuation services across Hertfordshire, North London, South Bedfordshire and further afield when required. Our valuers are available to appraise a wide range of objects from the Decorative Arts, European, Chinese or Japanese ceramics, Silver, Coins & Medals, Jewellery or Textiles. You can be assured of high quality service and expertise.
This busy office is open Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm. Our very popular Thursday valuation day is not to be missed, book an appointment between 9.30am and 4.30pm and bring along your items for free, no-obligation appraisals. For larger consignments, we are always happy to arrange confidential home visits.
Should you wish to sell with Sworders, whether a single item or an entire house contents, the first step is to receive an auction estimate. These are free of charge with no obligation to consign.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Our 26 June Homes and Interiors includes a fine collection of theatrically themed works with a celebrity provenance. They come for sale from the family of the much-loved British actor John Savident (1937-2024) who played the character of Fred Elliot in Coronation Street for 12 years.
20 June 2024
Sworders Design department is delighted to present the extraordinary collection of Messrs Max Clendinning and Ralph Adron. Throughout their remarkable life together, they were both pivotal contributors to their respective fields of architecture, design and theatre.
20 June 2024
