The sale covers works dating from the 15th century to the beginning of the 20th century, including prints, works on paper and oil paintings. Our Old Master, British & European Art sales offer a fascinating mix of styles and periods from early portraiture, still lifes and landscapes, portrait miniatures, golden age watercolours, maritime art, through to Victorian, symbolist, Impressionist, Pre-Raphaelite and the Belle Époque, and with estimates starting from £400, there will be something for every pocket.
Within the market for Old Master, British & European Art, Sworders holds several notable successes, including a John Constable oil of Dedham Vale selling for £91,000 including fees in December of 2020. Other highlights include the works of celebrated artists such as Thomas Hudson, Allan Ramsay, Peter Monamy, Montague Dawson, Edouard Moyse and John William Waterhouse.
Sales are held twice per annum and all sales are available for live internet bidding on our Sworders Live platform, for which bidders pay the same as they would as if they were bidding in the room, as well as listed on other leading international platforms.
With a commitment to diligent research and precise marketing, we guarantee that every lot is presented to its best advantage, ensuring that it receives the attention it deserves, maximising the opportunity to achieve the highest possible sale price. With decades of expertise, our specialists can offer unrivalled advice to both buyers and vendors. Please get in touch for a free valuation without obligation. Home visits can also be arranged.
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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
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
After receiving a positive response in our July 2025 sale, we are pleased to be offering a further installment of the Kent County Council Collection in our upcoming Paint. Print. Sculpt. auction on Tuesday 10 March.
5 March 2026
