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Seven Courses for Her Majesty

LATEST NEWS, BOOKS & MAPS

Seven Courses for Her Majesty

Queen Victoria's Dinner Menu 1837

This remarkable survivor is featured as a highlight in our forthcoming Books, Manuscripts and Maps timed auction, running from Friday 24 April to Monday 4 May, offering collectors a rare opportunity to acquire an evocative piece of early Victorian court history.

12 March 2026

 
Timeless Elegance

LATEST NEWS, FINE INTERIORS

Timeless Elegance

The Selected Contents of Donnington Castle House

We are delighted to present The Selected Contents of Donnington Castle House, leading Day 2 of our Fine Interiors sale, on Wednesday 18 March.

12 March 2026

 
A Life in Bloom

LATEST NEWS, FINE INTERIORS

A Life in Bloom

The Contents of a Kensington Residence

Occupying a charming apartment in one of London’s most sought-after postcodes, this collection - featured in our March Fine Interiors sale - embodies a highly personal and deeply considered vision of interior decoration.

12 March 2026

 
She’s a Rainbow

LATEST NEWS, FINE INTERIORS

She’s a Rainbow

From the Collection of Jade Jagger

This collection, to be sold on Tuesday 17 March, offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the world of Jade Jagger – designer, collector and champion of living with beauty.

12 March 2026

 
The Art of Craft

LATEST NEWS, FINE INTERIORS

The Art of Craft

The Selected Contents of Tulip Tree House, Great Tew, Oxfordshire

Sworders’ Fine Interiors department is pleased to present a considered selection of lots from the beloved collection of Elizabeth Cooke, offered in our March sale and photographed in situ at her beautiful 17th-century home, Tulip Tree House, in Great Tew, Oxfordshire.

11 March 2026

 
The Richard Collins Collection

LATEST NEWS, FINE INTERIORS

The Richard Collins Collection

A Life in Pursuit of Beauty

It is a rare opportunity to encounter the private world of a man whose life was devoted to the pursuit of architectural integrity, aesthetic refinement and the quiet joy of beautiful things. We are therefore honoured to offer works from the personal collection of the late Richard Collins (1952-2024) in our upcoming Fine Interiors sale.

10 March 2026

 
International Women's Day

LATEST NEWS

International Women's Day

Give To Gain

For International Women’s Day, we’re spotlighting four women at Sworders and the opportunities, learning and support that have shaped their careers.

8 March 2026

 
Painting England’s Mood | The Quiet Vision of John Nash

LATEST NEWS, PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE, MODERN BRITISH ART

Painting England’s Mood | The Quiet Vision of John Nash

We are excited to share a collection of works from the estate of John Nash that features in our 31 March 'Modern & Contemporary Art' auction.

6 March 2026

 
The Editor’s Eye

LATEST NEWS, PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE, MODERN BRITISH ART

The Editor’s Eye

Modern & Contemporary Works from Michael Rand’s Collection

One of the most rewarding aspects of our auctions is the opportunity to present a personal collection - an intimate glimpse into the tastes, influences and inspirations that shaped an individual’s life. This March, our Modern & Contemporary Art sale offers exactly that: a capsule of 20 works (lots 202–221) from the private art collection of Michael Rand, the celebrated art editor and director of The Sunday Times Magazine.

6 March 2026

 
The Steve Allison Collection

20TH CENTURY ART & DESIGN, LATEST NEWS

The Steve Allison Collection

We are delighted to offer a collection of works of the late photographer and graphic designer Steve Allison in our Spring Design auction, taking place on Tuesday 21 April. The diverse collection encompasses an expansive array of studio ceramics, artworks, books, and a curated selection of works in resin by Gaetano Pesce.

6 March 2026

 

 

 

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