Sell Your Asian Art With Sworders

Asian Art Consignments

 

Interested in the value of your Chinese, Japanese, or Himalayan works of art? Sworders specialists are here to help you understand the auction potential of your Asian Art. Simply submit images and information about your pieces through our simple online valuation form and we will be in touch with your complimentary auction estimate.

 

As a member of Asian Art in London, we hold two specialist sales a year, with a total of over £1,000,000 and an average sold rate of 85% sold. All auctions are fully previewed at Sworders London Gallery in the heart of the capital to coincide with Asian Art Week in London, when many leading dealers and collectors flock to the UK.

 

The department, headed by Yexue Li, discovered a 19th century zitan wood brush pot which was previously being used as a doorstop, it sold for £195,000 (inc. fees) and in 2019 she successfully identified a Chinese Imperial Famille Rose wall vase Qianlong (1736-1975) that had been purchased locally from a charity shop for just £1. Standing at a mere 19cm high, it sold it to a Chinese collector for £484,000 (inc. fees).

 

 

Selling with Sworders is Simple


Wondering how much your Chinese, Japanese, or Himalayan works of art are worth? To receive a complimentary auction estimate, we offer the following convenient and confidential options:

Request An Estimate Online

Simply submit images and information about your pieces through our online valuation form and we will be in touch with their auction estimate.

Meet With A Specialist In Person At One Of Our Offices

Contact Yexue Li to arrange an appointment - yexueli@sworder.co.uk 

Valuation Days

Join us on one of our valuation days and discover the value of your works

Past Auction Highlights

 

Sold £484,000

A Chinese imperial inscribed famille rose wall vase, Qianlong (1736-1795)

Sold £195,000

An exceptional 'Hundred Boys' large Zitan Brush Pot, late 18th/early 19th century

Sold £14,300

Toko Shinoda (b.1913) HOMAGE painted in Sumi ink, 2009

Sold £93,600

A Chinese famille rose charger, 19th century, six-character Yongzheng mark

Sold £27,300

A magnificent Chinese silk kesi 'Peach Festival' hanging scroll, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Sold £250,000

An exceptional rhinoceros horn Libation Cup, late Ming, c.1600

Sold £136,500

A Chinese gilt-bronze incense burner, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Sold £18,200

A Chinese bronze bodhisattva, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Sold £15,900

A Chinese cloisonné incense burner, Qianlong (1736-1795)

Sold £12,350

Liu Kuo-Sung (Liu Guosong) (Chinese, b.1932) AND THERE WAS LIGHT Signed Liu Guosong c.l., dated 1968

Sold £182,000

A Chinese hardwood table screen, 18th century

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Meet Our Specialist

 

Yexue Li | Head of Department

Yexue Li’s experience growing up in China helped to shape her expert knowledge and understanding of the current Asian Art market. She furthered her expertise by studying Fine Art in America, then completing a Masters degree in East Asian Art at the Sotheby’s Institute of Art.

In 2013 she joined Sworders and worked closely with ceramics and Asian artefacts expert David Battie. Following his passion and legacy, she built up a broad knowledge of jade carvings, paintings, and Buddhist sculptures.

As a bilingual speaker, Yexue maintains an extensive network of contacts across mainland China and Hong Kong and has been pivotal in the rapid growth and success of Sworders Asian Art sales.

CONTACT 

E yexueli@sworder.co.uk  T 01279 817778

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Throughout the year, fine Asian art and antiquities are constantly in demand by collectors and connoisseurs. With sales happening twice a year, Sworders is always available to help you sell your Chinese art and antiques. Simply complete our online valuation form to request your complimentary auction estimate and receive advice on selling.

We are here to help! Our specialists are very happy to provide you with a valuation or probate of your collection. You never know, you might have a life-changer in the bottom of your drawer!

We are always on the lookout for Chinese and Japanese ceramics, textiles, bronzes, jades, paintings, Buddhist sculptures and other works of art. Simply take a photo of your pieces, send them to our specialists and we will reply with an auction valuation!

We have regular valuation events in London, Stansted and Hertford offices, please call or email us to book an appointment for your most convenient location.

auctions@sworder.co.uk | 01279 817778