Whether it be 18th Century tableware, decorative Victorian, or post war design, glass features prominently in the decorative art market. Continual research has led to the emergence of new collecting areas such as the post war Czechoslovakian market with names such as Stanislav Libenský and Pavel Hlava generating stronger interest amongst buyers. Finer examples of each period always demand a premium. A recent auction highlight at Sworders saw an 18th Century ‘Export’ drinking glass sell for over £1,500 and at the other end of the scale, a design classic - the c.1962 Pulcini bird, made at Vistosi and designed by Alessandro Pianon realising £2,500.
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Thoughtfully curated works from a Chester Jones designed interior will be offered in the upcoming 25 & 26 March Fine Interiors sale. Further treasures from the collection will then appear in Sworders’ Modern & Contemporary Art, Design, and Old Master, British and European Art auctions.
13 March 2025
We are delighted to present Paul Atkinson | The Nomadic Collector, a two-day sale at Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers on 13 and 14 May 2025. This remarkable collection, spanning continents and centuries, reflects Paul’s insatiable curiosity and lifelong passion for dealing, with highlights including Grand Tour bronzes, Anglo-Indian carvings, Ottoman swords, African tribal masks, and European furniture.
11 March 2025
We're pleased to welcome Matthew Yeats, who joins Sworders as Head of Design. With a commitment to building on the department’s success and expanding the reach of its sales, here he shares an insight into his background and expertise.
20 February 2025
