LATEST NEWS, BOOKS & MAPS
From the Sir Thomas Longmore Library
A fascinating group of 42 lots from the Sir Thomas Longmore library feature in our Books, Manuscripts and Maps auction, offering a rare insight into Victorian military medicine and reform. Highlights include two letters by Florence Nightingale, alongside annotated books and personal volumes from Longmore’s own collection.
16 April 2026
LATEST NEWS, BOOKS & MAPS
A Scholar’s Library
The Collection of Professor C.J.F. Dowsett
A remarkable group of books from the library of Professor C.J.F. Dowsett will feature in our April Books, Manuscripts and Maps sale. The collection reflects a lifetime of scholarship in Armenian, Iranian and Near Eastern studies.
16 April 2026
JEWELLERY & WATCHES, LATEST NEWS, LUXURY ITEMS & DESIGNER CLOTHING
Mr. Fish | A Peacock Revolution
Our first Jewellery and Luxury sale of the year will feature a collection of Mr. Fish garments and other late 1960s clothing.
13 April 2026
JEWELLERY & WATCHES, LATEST NEWS, LUXURY ITEMS & DESIGNER CLOTHING
The House of Gucci | A Florentine Drama
Sworders are delighted to present a significant collection of Gucci items in our upcoming auction, taking place on Wednesday 29 April.
13 April 2026
LATEST NEWS, SPONSORSHIP
Stories of Guinness
Legendary Elveden Hall to open its doors for culture festival on 13 June
EA Festival - one of the East of England’s leading ideas and literary festivals - presents Stories of Guinness, a one-day cultural festival, inspired by the history of the Guinness family, at Elveden Hall, Suffolk, on Saturday 13 June. Bringing together a carefully curated programme of talks, music, art and tours, the festival explores the enduring resonance of dynastic history in the modern world.
13 April 2026
LATEST NEWS, ASIAN ART
Poetry in Painting | Exploring the Ever-Changing Nature of Love
Love, longing, and monsoon skies: our upcoming Asian & Islamic Art sale on 15 May features four detailed illustrations from a Baramasa (‘Twelve Months’) series originating from Bundi, India.
9 April 2026
20TH CENTURY ART & DESIGN, LATEST NEWS, TEXTILES & TAPESTRIES
Sir Brian Clarke’s Carmelite Tapestries
We are pleased to present two significant tapestries designed by Sir Brian Clarke in 1991 for Carmelite House, located on the Victoria Embankment in central London.
1 April 2026
JEWELLERY & WATCHES, 20TH CENTURY ART & DESIGN, LATEST NEWS, ASIAN ART, PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE, LONDON
Sworders London at the Guildhall Library
Join our specialists for a complimentary valuation day, held monthly at Guildhall Library. From Asian Art to Jewellery, along with many other categories, our specialists will be delighted to assist you.
1 April 2026
JEWELLERY & WATCHES, 20TH CENTURY ART & DESIGN, LATEST NEWS, ASIAN ART, PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE, LONDON
A Day of Discovery
Sworders London & Primrose Hill Community Library
Sworders London are very excited to be initiating the first in a busy calendar of external valuation days held at the wonderful Primrose Hill Community Library.
25 March 2026
LATEST NEWS, ASIAN ART
Welcoming Beatrice Campi | Indian, Islamic, and South Asian Art
We are thrilled to announce that Beatrice Campi will be joining us as a consultant, specialising in Indian, Islamic, and South Asian consignments for our Asian & Islamic Art sales.
25 March 2026