Whether it be 18th Century tableware, decorative Victorian, or post war design, glass features prominently in the decorative art market. Continual research has led to the emergence of new collecting areas such as the post war Czechoslovakian market with names such as Stanislav Libenský and Pavel Hlava generating stronger interest amongst buyers. Finer examples of each period always demand a premium. A recent auction highlight at Sworders saw an 18th Century ‘Export’ drinking glass sell for over £1,500 and at the other end of the scale, a design classic - the c.1962 Pulcini bird, made at Vistosi and designed by Alessandro Pianon realising £2,500.
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A unique offering of two private collections of Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967) furniture, in our 8 July Design auction, provides buyers with the opportunity to acquire an important and iconic piece of design history.
9 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
Featuring in our upcoming 30 April Design sale, the ‘Caryatid’ figure offers a unique opportunity for collectors to own an exclusive piece of Lalique’s high quality modern creations.
3 April 2025
