LATEST NEWS, LONDON, HERTFORD, STANSTED
Easter Opening Times - April 2025
From all at Sworders, we wish you a very Happy Easter!
17 April 2025
LATEST NEWS, BOOKS & MAPS
Sacred Pages | Rare and Historic Bibles Up for Auction
A remarkable collection of 177 lots of rare and historic Bibles feature in our timed auction of Books, Manuscripts and Maps from 17-27 April, offering collectors, scholars and history enthusiasts a unique opportunity to own some of the most significant early English translations of the Holy Scriptures. The collection showcases centuries-old editions that played a pivotal role in shaping religious thought, language and culture.
15 April 2025
LATEST NEWS, PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
A Fish Tale
Items from the Collection of Julian Moulton
Ahead of his upcoming ‘retirement sale’ on 13–14 May, we caught up with the ever-charismatic Paul Atkinson to uncover some of the captivating stories behind the lots on offer.
11 April 2025
JEWELLERY & WATCHES, LATEST NEWS, DESIGNER HANDBAGS & COUTURE
Shifting Silhouettes | 19th Century Fashion
With styles and silhouettes endlessly evolving during the Victorian period, the continuous advancements in fashion offered women more choice and freedom regarding their attire. Sworders are delighted to present a collection of Victorian clothing in our upcoming Jewellery, Designer Handbags & Accessories sale, taking place on Wednesday 23 April.
9 April 2025
20TH CENTURY ART & DESIGN, LATEST NEWS
Lalique's Caryatid Figure
Featuring in our upcoming 30 April Design sale, the ‘Caryatid’ figure offers a unique opportunity for collectors to own an exclusive piece of Lalique’s high quality modern creations.
3 April 2025
LATEST NEWS, VALUATION DAYS & NEWS
Fantastic Finds
Our Top Picks from Six Months of Valuation Days
We hold valuation days every Wednesday at our Stansted Mountfitchet saleroom, offering expert valuations for general antiques. Here, we've curated a selection of the highlights we've encountered so far.
2 April 2025
LATEST NEWS, SPONSORSHIP
Finding a Home at the Fry: Celebrating Art, Design, and Domestic Spaces
At Sworders, we are proud to support The Fry Art Gallery, a cornerstone of artistic heritage in North-West Essex. This year, as the gallery celebrates its 40th anniversary, a new exhibition, Finding a Home at the Fry, offers an intimate look at the homes and interior styles of the region’s celebrated artists.
31 March 2025
20TH CENTURY ART & DESIGN, LATEST NEWS
Art Deco
A Shift in the Visual Landscape of Art & Design
2025 marks the centenary of the exposition and the inception of ‘Art Deco’ as we know and understand it today. Our April Design sale showcases lots reflecting the Art Deco style, from a range of designers.
27 March 2025
LATEST NEWS, PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE, MODERN BRITISH ART
The St Ives School
A Beacon of Modern British Art
Sworders are pleased to offer a selection of works by Ben Nicholson, Roger Hilton and Peter Lanyon from a private collection, in our upcoming Modern & Contemporary Art sale on 15 April.
24 March 2025
PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE, MODERN BRITISH ART
Peter Lanyon (1918-1964)
Our upcoming 15 April Modern & Contemporary Art sale features a collection of 10 works by Peter Lanyon, including an epic 9-metre-long gouache of Porthleven.
24 March 2025