Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers x Abels Moving Services Partners

COLLECTION & SHIPPING     UPCOMING AUCTIONS     HOUSE SALES & PRIVATE COLLECTIONS

We are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with Abels Moving Services Ltd, enhancing the professional removal and storage solutions for our Fine Interiors, Design, and other specialist auctions.

The collaboration will debut with our forthcoming sale Better by Design | The Principal Contents of Boden Hall, on Tuesday 4 March.

About Abels Moving Services:

• Established in 1958, Abels Moving Services has over 65 years of experience in premium moving, storage, and specialist logistics.
• They have been awarded the King’s Royal Warrant, a mark of excellence and trust in high-end removals and logistics.
• Expertise in handling fine art, antiques, and high-value furniture, offering specialist transport, secure storage, and white-glove installation services.
• They work closely with interior designers, collectors, and auction houses, ensuring a seamless experience for transporting valuable and fragile items.
• Headline sponsor of London Design Week at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, reinforcing strong connections within the luxury interiors industry.
• Played a pivotal role in our Elveden Hall sale, providing expert logistics for rare and historic pieces.
• Committed to sustainability, investing in electric vehicles and eco-friendly transport and packing solutions.

A Partnership Buit on Shared Values

John Black, Director at Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership:

"We are delighted to announce our new partnership with Abels Moving Services Ltd - a collaboration that enhances the experience we offer our clients. This partnership allows us to provide a seamless, professional solution for the collection and storage of lots post-sale. Abels' long-standing reputation for excellence and their commitment to customer service align perfectly with our values at Sworders. We are excited about the opportunities this collaboration presents and the added convenience it brings to our clients."

James Mehmet, Head of Special Projects & Branch Manager – London at Abels Moving Services, echoed these sentiments:

"Abels ‘The Art of Moving’ is proud to announce Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers as our nominated auction house. When our clients ask which auction house we recommend for selling their antiques or fine art, we always suggest Sworders. What we love about Sworders…The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and always happy to help. This is where tradition meets innovation, Sworders are one of the UK’s most esteemed fine art auction houses with an international reputation and a legacy dating back to 1782. The synergy and heritage between the two brands are aligned, and we are incredibly proud of this partnership.”

The partnership between Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers and Abels Moving Services sets a new standard for premium auction logistics, combining decades of expertise with a shared commitment to customer service and sustainable practices.