Launched in January 2017, Sworders Modern and Contemporary Prints department now conducts two specialist sales each year.
The sales are diverse, catering for all tastes and budgets, offering works by leading British and international printmakers such as David Hockney, Andy Warhol, Yayoi Kusama, Damien Hirst and Banksy. Realised prices reflect the growth in demand for Prints which are proving a hugely popular way to engage new audiences in art collecting due to their affordability and accessibility.
Highlights include Andy Warhol’s ‘Tomato-Beef Noodle O's, From Campbell's Soup II’ which topped the November 2017 sale achieving £13,000 plus buyer’s premium and Yayoi Kusama’s ‘Tulipe (I)’ which sold for £9,100 plus buyer’s premium.
To find out more about our forthcoming sales or talk further about potential consignments, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our specialist team.
British born artist Patrick Hughes invented the optical illusion coined “reverspective”. He constructs wedge-shaped blocks of wood painted with scenes of interior spaces, including this gallery scene titled 'JAZZ', hung with iconic works from the Henri Matisse Jazz Portfolio. As viewers move along the artwork, the compositions appear to move.
Our specialists hold regular valuation days. Please contact us for more information, or complete the form below to enquire about the valuation of your items.
Amy Scanlon
Prints
Amy gained a BA (Hons) degree in History of Art at university College London, followed by three years in a leading London art gallery before joining Sworders. She now leads our picture department with a special emphasis on Modern British and 20th Century Art.
T: 01279 817778
E: amyscanlon@sworder.co.uk
Jane Oakley
Prints
With 20 years auction experience, Jane comes to us from Sotheby's where she was a director in the British Art Post 1850 Department and head of Scottish Art. She has a broad knowledge of British and Continental paintings and was previously head of the Victorian, Pre-Raphaelite and British Impressionist, Maritime and Sporting Art departments at Christie's.
T: 01279 817778
E: janeoakley@sworder.co.uk
Sylvia Ewen
Picture Department Assistant
Sylvie joined Sworders after gaining a first class degree in History of Art from the University of Kent. Sylvie assists the picture department in photography and organising the printed and online catalogues. Sylvie is an accomplished ballet dancer and pianist.
T: 01279 817778
E: sylviaewen@sworder.co.uk
Tuesday, 23rd October 2018 10:00
Last consignment: Saturday, 8th September 2018
