News, Views & Insights

20TH CENTURY ART & DESIGN, LATEST NEWS

The Evolution of Japanese Ceramics

Japanese ceramics are highly appreciated for balanced coexistence of tradition and innovation; while older techniques are respected and preserved, new forms and ways of working with ceramics keep emerging. Today, Japan can boast with more than 100 pottery centres, each maintaining their own techniques, tradition and utilization of local materials.

17 June 2026

A New Chapter

Indian, Islamic and Southeast Asian Art at Sworders Auctioneers

The varied and rich artistic traditions of the Indian, Islamic and Southeast Asian worlds continue to fascinate a global network of collectors and institutions. This year, Sworders Auctioneers have established a new area in its biannual Asian Art sales, dedicated to celebrating a great variety of works from these vibrant centres of artistic excellence.

17 June 2026

LATEST NEWS, LONDON, HERTFORD, SUSTAINABILITY, SPONSORSHIP, STANSTED

Prince Harry Praises Courage and Ingenuity of HALO's Ukrainian Deminers

The Duke of Sussex joined HALO Ukrainian deminers on the ground in Bucha to see first-hand how innovation is reshaping one of the world's most dangerous jobs.

15 June 2026

The 13th Note | Battle of the Bands

Ahead of our inaugural sale, The 13th Note, Head of Department Tony Salani reflects on one of music's greatest rivalries. As The Beatles and The Rolling Stones go head-to-head through a remarkable selection of memorabilia, he reveals which side ultimately wins his vote in this friendly Battle of the Bands.

12 June 2026

20TH CENTURY ART & DESIGN, LATEST NEWS

Klismos Chairs | Duality in Design

Reinterpreting an Ancient Classic for the Modern Interior

This summer, Sworders will offer an exceptional set of eight ‘Klismos’ Classical Greek No. 3 chairs, designed by Terence Harold Robsjohn-Gibbings and manufactured by Saridis of Athens. Presented in the 14 July Design auction in two lots of four, the chairs represent one of the 20th century’s most refined reinterpretations of the ancient world.

11 June 2026

Continental Drift | Parisian Elegance in Thurloe Square

Situated in the heart of South Kensington, 18 Thurloe Square forms part of one of London's most distinguished nineteenth-century garden residences, and we are delighted to offer items from this collection in our forthcoming Fine Interiors sale.

8 June 2026

Baronscourt | Selections from a Great Irish House

Sworders are extremely fortunate to present a selection of items from the distinguished collection of James Hamilton, 5th Duke of Abercorn.

5 June 2026

20TH CENTURY ART & DESIGN, LATEST NEWS, LONDON

London Craft Week 2026

Following an enjoyable and informative visit to London Craft Week, the Sworders Design team share their top highlights.

3 June 2026

James Thursby-Pelham and the English Collecting Tradition

Many collectors of art and antiques will be familiar with the name of James Thursby-Pelham (1869-1947) and the celebrated collection in our upcoming Fine Interiors sales is not to be missed!

2 June 2026

LATEST NEWS, FINE INTERIORS, TEXTILES & TAPESTRIES

The Judith Appio Textiles Collection

This exceptional collection of Nigerian Adire indigo textiles, alongside other significant West African fabrics and ceremonial robes, dates from the 1920s onwards. The pieces were carefully curated during the 1970s and 1980s, representing an important body of material culture that reflects the artistry and social history of Yoruba textile traditions.