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LATEST NEWS, PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE, MODERN BRITISH ART, LONDON

Celebrating Women Artists

An Evening with Chloë Cheese at Sworders London

On 25 September our London Gallery was proud to host a preview event for our autumn Modern & Contemporary Art auction, in partnership with The Fry Art Gallery. Acclaimed illustrator, painter, and printmaker Chloë Cheese provided a captivating talk that celebrated the achievements of women artists and was thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance.

6 October 2025

Worth its weight in… glass?

As we approach our first edition of The Glass Sale, taking place later this month, let us guide you through the history and defining features of 18th century glass.

3 October 2025

Diary Discovery | Francis Crick (1916-2004)

Our upcoming Books, Manuscripts and Maps auction runs from Friday 24 October - Sunday 2 November, and will feature the extraordinary diaries kept by molecular biologist Francis Crick (1916-2004).

2 October 2025

20TH CENTURY ART & DESIGN, LATEST NEWS

A Private Collection | C H Brannam Pottery

We are excited to present an impressive private collection of ceramics, with highlights by C H Brannam Pottery. The private collection will open the autumn edition of our Design auction, taking place on 21 October.

2 October 2025

Celebrating Georgian Heritage

Sworders Auction in Support of The Georgian Group

We are delighted to be partnering with The Georgian Group for a special fundraising auction to be held in January 2026. Together, we are helping to safeguard Britain's Georgian treasures for generations to come.

01 October 2025

Reflecting on Our Valuation Day at Snape Maltings

A gold pocket watch tucked away in a drawer, a Chinese bronze censer passed down through generations and a collection of curious antiques - these were just a few of the fascinating objects that visitors brought along to Snape Maltings on Wednesday 10 September.

24 September 2025

Rare David Patchen Vessels from Elton John’s Collection

Offered This October at Sworders

Two striking glass vessels by San Francisco-based glassmaker David Patchen, formerly owned by Sir Elton John, are set to be offered at auction this autumn. The pair of Foglio vases will appear in our inaugural edition of The Glass Sale, taking place on 28 October, with each carrying an estimate of £3,000–5,000.

18 September 2025

20TH CENTURY ART & DESIGN, LATEST NEWS

George Nakashima’s Harmonies in Wood

We are delighted to be offering a George Nakashima Slab I coffee table in our upcoming Design auction, which takes place on 21 October.

18 September 2025

From Hive to Home | Sworders Honey 2025

Our Stansted Mountfitchet site is the proud home to three beehives, that have generously provided copious amounts of honey this year. Jars of raw honey have been offered in return for donations towards 'Red Kite Support', our charity of the year.

17 September 2025

LATEST NEWS, PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE, MODERN BRITISH ART

The Legacy of the Euston Road Group and Camberwell School of Art

Our October Modern & Contemporary Art auction features a curated selection of artworks, including a single-owner collection, that celebrates the influential legacy of the Euston Road Group and Camberwell School of Art.

12 September 2025