Ending 25th Jan, 2026 18:00
The Georgian Group | Charity Auction
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Seven engravings of country seats
18th century,
'Grimsthorp in the County of Lincoln'
plate 37 x 97cm;
'The Elevation of Stainborough in Yorkshire'
plate 25.5 x 49cm;
'The West Front of Wanstead in Essex'
plate 25 x 65cm;
'The Elevation of Blenheim Castle, Towards the Gardens'
plate 25 x 62cm;
'Elevation of the North Front of Kenwood, Towards the Court'
plate 60 x 89cm;
'Section of the Assembly Room at York'
plate 26 x 52cm;
'A Section of Castle Howard'
37.5 x 25cm
(7)
Sold for £105
Condition Report
1) Folded, joins, discoloured tears and wear to edges
2) Folded and joined, University College London stamp
3) Folded, joined, wear and some losses to sides
4) Folded, joins, water staining and tears to side edges
5) Close cut to sides, joined, folded, split to centre, some discolouration
6) Joined, folded, tear to the upper edge of the plate, wear and discolouration to the edges
7) Discolouration
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Auction: The Georgian Group | Charity Auction, ending 25th Jan, 2026
Celebrating Georgian Heritage | Sworders' Auction in Support of The Georgian Group
Sworders were delighted to partner with The Georgian Group for this special fundraising auction which raised £19,000. The Group are delighted by the results, which exceeded expectations and underlined the passion that people feel for this particularly precious part of our cultural inheritance.
Founded in 1937 in response to growing threats to Georgian architecture, proceeds from the auction will go directly towards The Group’s conservation and education initiatives, supporting their vital advisory role in protecting 18th- and early 19th-century buildings across Britain. Funds will also contribute to the refurbishment of the Group’s Fitzroy Square headquarters, and to nationwide outreach and educational programmes marking the charity’s 90th anniversary in 2027.
Curated by Sworders' Chairman, Guy Schooling, the sale featured items generously donated by Georgian Group members, collectors and institutions. Sworders waived all selling costs for the event – with no vendor’s commission and no buyer’s premium – ensuring that every pound raised will support The Georgian Group’s vital work.
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