LATEST NEWS
We're Buzzing at Sworders
Hidden around the Stansted Mountfitchet site of Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers, we are lucky to have two beehives that have been busily working throughout the year. Jars of honey were offered in return for donations, which went towards to raising money for 'Young Lives vs Cancer', our charity of the year, and we’re hoping that more honey will be on offer in 2025. John Black delves into the apiary...
4 December 2024
LATEST NEWS, FINE INTERIORS
Take a Seat | William Carr & Chairfinder
Chairfinder, based near Darlington in the North East of England, is a family-run business with a flair for unique, fine and beautifully crafted chairs and interior items. Run by the ever-passionate William Carr, who scours the country looking for exceptional and distinctive items as well as collaborating with contemporary artists and designers.
27 November 2024
LATEST NEWS, FINE INTERIORS
Franklin & Hare | The Craft of Upholstery
Family-run business Franklin & Hare, owned by Rich and Hannah, specialises in traditional, high-quality re-upholstery, and handcrafted, sustainable, bespoke furniture made from natural materials.
25 November 2024
LATEST NEWS, FINE INTERIORS
Princely Features | A bust of Roman Royalty
A Roman marble portrait bust of an Antonine prince, dating from c.140 CE, coming up in our Fine Interiors sale on the 3 and 4 December.
22 November 2024
LATEST NEWS, FINE INTERIORS
Eternal Interiors
Roman Sculpture and Modern Interiors from a Private European Collection
December's Fine Interiors auction features the second part of a remarkable European private collection, fronted by three Roman marble torsos.
20 November 2024
LATEST NEWS, OLD MASTER, BRITISH & EUROPEAN ART
The Charm of Venice | A City Captured Through the Eyes of Artists
Venice, with its labyrinth of canals, iconic bridges, and breathtaking architecture, has captivated artists for centuries. This city, often described as a floating jewel, has been a muse for painters from the Old Masters to contemporary creators, each capturing its essence in unique and intimate ways.
15 November 2024
HOMES & INTERIORS, LATEST NEWS
Devotion to a Queen | A Lifetime Collection of Victoriana Comes to Auction
John Black at Sworders recently had the pleasure of valuing a remarkable local collection centred on a unique passion: memorabilia of Queen Victoria.
14 November 2024
LATEST NEWS, FINE INTERIORS
The Selected Contents of The Old House, Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire
Our 3 and 4 December Fine Interiors sale will offer the selected contents of The Old House, a beautiful 16th century manor house in the sought-after Bedfordshire village of Aspley Guise, which features a vast array of desirable and beautiful items for your home.
11 November 2024
LATEST NEWS, PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
Take Home a Piece of Holkham's Legacy
We are honoured to announce Holkham | The Attic Sale, a once-in-a-lifetime auction that marks a historic first for Holkham Hall, Norfolk. Under the instruction of Thomas Edward Coke, 8th Earl of Leicester, this unique event will take place on 11 February 2025, showcasing over 400 treasures that have resided in the storerooms, attics, and cellars of this renowned Palladian estate.
11 November 2024
LATEST NEWS, ASIAN ART
Symbolic Masterpieces | Kangxi Famille Verte Sweetmeat Dishes
The Kangxi famille verte sweetmeat dishes serve as a remarkable testament to the artistic and cultural legacy of the Qing dynasty. Their intricate designs and auspicious symbols resonate with the values of longevity and prosperity, making them much more than mere tableware.
5 November 2024