The sale covers works dating from the 15th century to the beginning of the 20th century, including prints, works on paper and oil paintings. Our Old Master, British & European Art sales offer a fascinating mix of styles and periods from early portraiture, still lifes and landscapes, portrait miniatures, golden age watercolours, maritime art, through to Victorian, symbolist, Impressionist, Pre-Raphaelite and the Belle Époque, and with estimates starting from £400, there will be something for every pocket.
Within the market for Old Master, British & European Art, Sworders holds several notable successes, including a John Constable oil of Dedham Vale selling for £91,000 including fees in December of 2020. Other highlights include the works of celebrated artists such as Thomas Hudson, Allan Ramsay, Peter Monamy, Montague Dawson, Edouard Moyse and John William Waterhouse.
Sales are held twice per annum and all sales are available for live internet bidding on our Sworders Live platform, for which bidders pay the same as they would as if they were bidding in the room, as well as listed on other leading international platforms.
With a commitment to diligent research and precise marketing, we guarantee that every lot is presented to its best advantage, ensuring that it receives the attention it deserves, maximising the opportunity to achieve the highest possible sale price. With decades of expertise, our specialists can offer unrivalled advice to both buyers and vendors. Please get in touch for a free valuation without obligation. Home visits can also be arranged.
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We're pleased to present this timed auction of modern and contemporary sculpture for Eddie Powell and The Sculpture Park team. To those who know him, Eddie is a force of nature, a man whose drive, imagination and vision have led the Surrey-based park to become the fantastical wonderland that it is today, and it was clear from the outset that he would be applying this trademark enthusiasm to the creation of this sale.
25 April 2024
The Sculpture Park is an online sale running from 26 April to 19 May featuring over 400 lots which are part of an enormous collection of modern and contemporary sculpture assembled by the renowned artist, collector and dealer, Eddie Powell. With estimates ranging from £200-300 to £400,000-600,000 there is something to suit all budgets.
15 April 2024
Discover the world of Lorenzo Quinn, the celebrated Italian sculptor exploring human emotions, relationships, and environmental concerns through his captivating artworks spanning across renowned galleries and museums worldwide, a collection of which is featured in our upcoming 30 April Design sale.
8 April 2024
