News, Views & Insights

A Rare Work by Dame Elisabeth Frink

Set to headline our upcoming auction 'Ken Bolan | Nature Follows Form' on 24 September is The Monkey and the Dolphin, a striking mosaic panel carefully crafted by Dame Elisabeth Frink (1930–1993).

6 August 2025

Sun, Stucco and Soul

The Selected Contents of a Villa, Coral Gables, Florida

Soon to be featured in our upcoming Fine Interiors auction on 16 & 17 September are the selected contents of a distinguished villa in Coral Gables, Florida. The Miami villa boasts a beautifully curated collection that sits quietly within a classic Mediterranean Revival setting.

4 August 2025

Inside the Relaunch

Lizzie Lardner on the Future of Sworders London

As you may be aware, Sworders’ London gallery at 15 Cecil Court was temporarily closed throughout much of June for refurbishment. We are delighted to say that we have now reopened for business, five days a week 11am-6pm and look forward to welcoming all our customers to a new-look space. Here Lizzie Lardner, head of Sworders London, talks about her plans for the gallery.

30 July 2025

A Photographic Rarity

David Livingstone's Coffin Attended by Jacob Wainwright

A haunting carte-de-visite of David Livingstone’s coffin attended by Jacob Wainwright, captured in 1874, offers a remarkable glimpse into history. We are honoured to include this poignant photograph in our upcoming Out of the Ordinary sale, on Tuesday 19 August.

25 July 2025

Rebel Yell | Punk’s Battle Cry Against the Establishment

Join us for a journey through time as we reminisce the Punk revolution and its lasting effects woven through every part of popular culture, film, art and fashion, ahead of our 19 August Out of the Ordinary auction, where Punk makes a bold feature.

25 July 2025

LATEST NEWS, PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE, MODERN BRITISH ART, LONDON, PRIVATE COLLECTIONS

Chris Gollon | Reflections from a Film

A Selling Exhibition at Sworders, London

Sworders x IAP Fine Art are proud to present ‘Reflections from a Film’, a special selling exhibition of paintings by the late British artist Chris Gollon (1953–2017), running from 5 – 22 August 2025 at Sworders London Gallery, 15 Cecil Court, WC2N 4EZ.

21 July 2025

LATEST NEWS, VALUATION DAYS & NEWS, SPONSORSHIP

A Day of Discovery in Support of St Mary’s Church, Matching

On Saturday 5 July, Sworders was delighted to support St Mary’s Church, Matching, by hosting a special Valuation Day in aid of their much-needed restoration appeal. Set in the heart of the Essex countryside, the event welcomed a steady stream of visitors, each bringing with them an eclectic mix of heirlooms, antiques, and curiosities. Valuations were offered at £10 for up to five items, with all proceeds donated directly to the church’s restoration fund.

16 July 2025

HOMES & INTERIORS, LATEST NEWS, VALUATION DAYS & NEWS, SPONSORSHIP

Crafted for a Cause | Handmade Quilts to Benefit Alzheimer’s Research UK

At a recent Stansted Valuation Day, we had the privilege of consigning a remarkable collection of four beautifully handcrafted quilts by Maureen Baker (British Contemporary School). They will be offered in our 22 July Homes & Interiors Auction, with all proceeds generously donated to Alzheimer’s Research UK.

15 July 2025

20TH CENTURY ART & DESIGN, LATEST NEWS, FINE INTERIORS, PRIVATE COLLECTIONS

Ken Bolan | Nature Follows Form

Few figures in the art and antiques world have shaped taste and defied convention quite like Ken Bolan. From the glamour of continental showrooms to the quiet beauty of rewilded West Country landscapes, Ken’s journey has been one of bold vision and creative instinct. This landmark sale, to be held on Wednesday 24 September, opens a window into that world – a personal collection amassed over five decades, filled with sculpture, furniture, and design with soul and story.

7 July 2025

John Ruskin | A Remarkable Archive Comes to Auction at Sworders

A major highlight of our forthcoming 'DREAMS | A Unique Private Collection' sale on 9 July is a remarkable archive of letters and manuscripts by John Ruskin (1819–1900), the celebrated Victorian polymath. This unparalleled group – numbering in the hundreds – is believed to be the largest collection of Ruskin correspondence in private hands and spans a vast range of topics from art and architecture to politics, religion, and personal reflection.

2 July 2025