Mark Wilkinson is a man who moves with the times. Having launched Christie’s Interiors sales and Bonhams’ Important Design series, he now joins us in Stansted Mountfitchet to launch a new sales format, where he will be specialist in charge of ‘Out of the Ordinary’, an eclectic mix of art, antiques, design and collectables with a wow factor.
Mark’s business-getting experience and leading role in devising new sales strategies from thereon in has already stood him in good stead at both Christie’s and Bonhams, but now he is enjoying the taste of fresh Essex air as he builds his new vision at Sworders.
The first Out of the Ordinary sale took place in February 2018, showcasing 20th century decorative arts, bronzes, glass, ceramics, objects, posters, prints, drawings, modern design, motoring art, pop and film culture, photographs and sporting art - things outside the norm that make people stop and stare!
To find out more about our forthcoming sales or talk further about potential consignments, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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.
Mark Wilkinson
Out of the Ordinary Sales
Mark joined Sworders in 2017 having previously worked for Christies for 31 years and Bonhams for 2 years. During his time at Christie’s Mark helped to devise the ground-breaking Interiors sales, moving to Bonhams in 2015 to work his magic as European Head of Decorative Arts. He now heads up our ‘Out of The Ordinary’ sales, an eclectic mix of art and antiques with a wow factor, and acts as our regional representative for Kent. Outside of work he is a passionate collector, photographer and videographer.
T: 01732 757675
E: markwilkinson@sworder.co.uk
More than a dozen letters and cards from Diana, Princess of Wales, to her family’s former housekeeper feature in our Out of the Ordinary sale on Tuesday 30 July. This remarkable collection offers a glimpse into the enduring bond between Diana and Violet Collison, spanning from Diana's early years to her time as Princess of Wales.
5 July 2024
A remarkable collection of Christine Keeler's personal letters and photographs is set to captivate bidders at our annual Out of The Ordinary sale on Tuesday 30 July. Offered by her friend James Birch, this archive provides an intimate glimpse into the life of the woman at the heart of the Profumo Affair, revealing her thoughts and experiences during one of the most scandalous periods in British history.
10 July 2024
Iconic images, captured by acclaimed photographer David Bailey at Live Aid in 1985, feature in our Out of the Ordinary auction this summer. The 13 images, signed by the artists they depict, were those chosen at the time for a benefit auction. Each is from an edition of just three prints.
26 June 2024
