LATEST NEWS
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
LATEST NEWS, FINE INTERIORS
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
LATEST NEWS, FINE INTERIORS
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
LATEST NEWS, FINE INTERIORS, FURNITURE
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.
2 June 2026
LATEST NEWS, FINE INTERIORS, FURNITURE
The Frederick Parker Collection of Chairs
Sworders are delighted and honoured to present a selection of chairs from the Frederick Parker Collection in their June Fine Interiors sale.
2 June 2026
LATEST NEWS, FINE INTERIORS
A House Full of Wonders
The Selected Contents of 14 Prior Street, Greenwich, London
Tucked away in one of Greenwich's oldest surviving streets, 14 Prior Street was no ordinary London townhouse...
29 May 2026
LATEST NEWS, FINE INTERIORS
The Collection of Mr and Mrs Francis Anthony Brinsley Valentine
With Property from the Earls of Lanesborough Collections, Swithland Hall, Leicester
Leading our June auction, Sworders' Fine Interiors department is honoured to present a distinguished selection of lots from the collection of Mr and Mrs Francis Anthony Brinsley Valentine.
29 May 2026