LATEST NEWS, PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE, MODERN BRITISH ART, PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
'Life Isn't Good. It's Excellent'
An Introduction to The James Birch Collection by Andrew Wilson
Here, close friend, art historian and former Senior Curator of Modern British Art at Tate, Andrew Wilson, offers an insight into James Birch’s remarkable collection and the extraordinary life behind it. Having known James since the late 1980s, Andrew has witnessed first-hand his restless curiosity, his friendships with artists and his instinct for the unusual.
15 September 2026
OPEN HOUSE, LATEST NEWS
Behind the Lens | Martin Luther King Jr. and Lal Bahadur Shastri
Discover the story behind two rare photographs of Martin Luther King Jr. and Lal Bahadur Shastri, exploring their historic meeting in London, and the significance of the original colour film.
8 September 2026
LATEST NEWS, LONDON, SPONSORSHIP
The HALO Trust: Clearing the Path to Peace
An Exhibition
Through a compelling series of photographs, this exhibition shines a light on The HALO Trust’s work in communities affected by conflict, capturing both the danger of landmine clearance and the hope that follows when land can be safely used again.
3 September 2026
LATEST NEWS, ASIAN ART
Scenes of a Changing India
The Emergence of Company School Painting
The term ‘Company School’ refers to a genre of painting that emerged in India in the late 18th and 19th centuries, flourishing under the patronage of British East India Company officials, their families, and other European residents in India.
28 August 2026
PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE, MODERN BRITISH ART, PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
The James Birch Collection
Art dealer, curator, gallerist and author James Birch has spent more than four decades championing artists and staging groundbreaking exhibitions. This October, approximately 300 works from his private collection come to auction at Sworders, tracing a remarkable career from the King’s Road to Moscow and beyond.
LATEST NEWS, PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE, MODERN BRITISH ART, PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
A Life Among Artists
The James Birch Collection
Day One of our autumn Modern & Contemporary Art auction will be celebrate The James Birch Collection, offering bidders an exciting opportunity to purchase works from Birch's private collection.
27 August 2026
LATEST NEWS, ASIAN ART
A Kangxi Treasure
A finely crafted rouleau vase, produced in the Kangxi period, comes to auction this November as a highlight in our Asian & Islamic Art sale.
25 August 2026
OPEN HOUSE, LATEST NEWS
A Private Collection of WWII National Savings Posters
We are pleased to present a private collection of WWII National Savings posters in our 1-7 September Open House sale.
24 August 2026
LATEST NEWS, VALUATION DAYS & NEWS
Art, Antiques & Stories at Snape Maltings this Autumn
Following our previous valuation events in partnership with Britten Pears Arts, we’re delighted to be returning to Snape Maltings on Thursday 8 October. This time, we’ll be at the recently reopened The Trask and we’d love for you to join us.
24 August 2026
20TH CENTURY ART & DESIGN, LATEST NEWS
Guy Lartigue | Sculpting Beauty, Movement & Memory
A mesmerising water fountain by Guy Lartigue (1927-2021) is showcased in our upcoming Design sale, to be held on 27 October.
17 August 2026