Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers offers specialist expertise in the valuation and sale of ancient artefacts. From classical antiquities of the Mediterranean world to early medieval objects, we handle a broad range of items including pottery, sculpture, glassware, metalwork, and religious iconography. These remarkable pieces frequently feature in our quarterly Fine Interiors sales, where they are presented alongside period furniture, paintings, and decorative works of art, creating a compelling context for collectors and connoisseurs alike.
With an in-depth understanding of the international market for antiquities, our team draws on decades of experience to identify and attribute works of ancient art, establish proper provenance, assess condition, and navigate the complexities of cultural heritage law and ethical collecting practices. We work closely with private collectors, institutions, and estate representatives to ensure each object is appropriately appraised and positioned to achieve its full potential at auction.
Recent market trends show sustained demand for well-documented classical pieces, especially those with prestigious or academic provenance. There is also growing interest in objects with a strong decorative appeal, often favoured by interior designers and cross-collecting buyers. Sworders’ blend of scholarly insight and strategic marketing places us at the forefront of this evolving market.
Our specialists host regular valuation days and would be happy to assist. To learn more or to enquire about having your items valued, please contact us or complete our online form.
Want to know how much your Ancient Art & Antiquities may be worth? Fill out our easy to use form and a member of the team will be in touch with free advice shortly.
We are proud to announce our collaboration with Britten Pears Arts, a pioneering music, arts, and heritage charity based on the Suffolk Coast. Custodians of two iconic and historic sites – Snape Maltings and The Red House – Britten Pears Arts has been a cultural cornerstone since 1948.
19 June 2025
To mark the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, we are proud to present an extraordinary and highly personal relic from the battlefield - a silver-mounted inkwell made from the ear of Bos, the horse ridden by Lieutenant-Colonel Henry D’Oyly, who served with distinction in the 3rd Battalion of the 1st Foot Guards. This unique memento, preserved by the D’Oyly family for over two centuries, has now been consigned to the Homes & Interiors sale at Sworders.
18 June 2025
Offered in our upcoming 17 & 18 June Fine Interiors sale, the Roman marble portrait head of the Emperor Titus dates back to the Flavian period, and carries an extraordinary history.
30 May 2025