Out of the Ordinary

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 collectibles 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.

Results & Highlights

AEROPLANE WING TIPS
Sold for £6,100

*Christian Paix (French
Sold for £5,900

A 'Feejee' mermaid
Sold for £4,700

MICHAEL JACKSON
Sold for £16,000

A LARGE CAVE BEAR SKELETON
Sold for £13,000

*Roger Birchall
Sold for £1,100

POLAR BEAR
Sold for £20,000

103 - 'WANTED! FOR MURDER - Her careless talk costs lives'

'WANTED! FOR MURDER - Her careless talk costs lives'
Sold for £260

250 - *JOHN SWANNELL (b.1946)
BLACK SATIN

*JOHN SWANNELL (b.1946) BLACK SATIN
Sold for £1,900

'OZ'
Sold for £3,500

69 - The first Marilyn Monroe magazine cover

The first Marilyn Monroe magazine cover
Sold for £880

SORCIÈRES AU SABBAT c.1910
Sold for £2,100

58 - *DAVID BAILEY (b.1938)
GEORGE MICHAEL

*DAVID BAILEY (b.1938) GEORGE MICHAEL
Sold for £4,100

250 - A French Art Deco 'Finale' table football game

A French Art Deco 'Finale' table football game
Sold for £2,500

75 - 'RMS Titanic' bell from 'A Night to Remember'

'RMS Titanic' bell from 'A Night to Remember'
Sold for £4,800

225 - *Grayson Perry (b.1960)
RECIPE FOR HUMANITY 2005
Signed and numbered on the reverse

*Grayson Perry (b.1960) RECIPE FOR HUMANITY 2005 Signed and numbered on the reverse
Sold for £5,200

215 - A David Linley for Dunhill architectural jewellery box

A David Linley for Dunhill architectural jewellery box
Sold for £6,000

145 - *THOMAS DELLERT DELACROIX (Swedish

*THOMAS DELLERT DELACROIX (Swedish
Sold for £3,500

Dodo femur bone
Sold for £3,800

Our specialists

Our specialists hold regular valuation days. Please contact us for more information, or complete the online form to enquire about the valuation of your items.

Mark Wilkinson
Out of the Ordinary Specialist

T: 01279 817778
E: markwilkinson@sworder.co.uk

Otto Billström
Valuer | 20th Century Art & Design

T: 01279 817778
E: ottobillstrom@sworder.co.uk

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News & Articles

Relics of the Dodo | A History Lesson in Extinction

Bones from the most famous of all extinct birds come for sale as part of our Out of the Ordinary sale on February 15 & 16.

20 January 2022

Rare Poster Shows How Vichy France Viewed the British War Effort

Posters celebrating the effort of Britain and its allies in the Second World War have become familiar images in Western popular culture. But how was the war reported from the perspective of the other side?

20 January 2022

Photos From The Profumo Affair | The Mother of all Political Scandals

Political scandals come and go and today we are seldom surprised when our elected representatives fall below the standards expected of them. However, back in 1963 when it emerged that John Profumo had lied to the House of Commons regarding an extramarital affair with the 19-year-old model Christine Keeler, the nation’s faith in the ruling classes was shaken to its core.

20 January 2022