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Building on the success of the first event held in partnership with Britten Pears Arts in autumn 2025, Sworders’ team of specialists will return to Snape Maltings on Wednesday 11 February for the next in its series of Art & Antiques Valuation Days.
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Sworders was delighted to welcome both new and familiar faces at the Valuation Day in September - uncovering stories, sharing expertise, and offering guidance on selling at auction, with several exciting consignments now on their way to future sales!
After the warm reception of the first event, the team from Sworders - including specialists from Design, Pictures, Jewellery, and Interiors - will return to the Britten Studio on Wednesday 11 February 2026. The day begins at 11am with a talk by Matthew Yeats, Head of Design - Composing Taste: How Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears Designed Their World (free to all to attend).
Sworders Valuation Day at Snape Maltings | Image © Britten Pears Arts
After the talk, guests are invited to enjoy complimentary auction valuations, offered on a first-come, first-served basis (no appointment necessary). While waiting their turn, visitors can make the most of Snape Maltings - browsing its boutique shops or indulging in tea and cake!
Ample parking will be available close to the Britten Studio and Hoffmann Foyer, with refreshments served throughout the day.
For those with more items than they can carry, Sworders also offers home valuation visits, with further details available on request.
Sworders Valuation Day at Snape Maltings | Image © Britten Pears Arts
Event Details
Wednesday 11 February | 11am – 4pm
The Britten Studio & Hoffmann Foyer, Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk, IP17 1SP
Contact Us
For more information, please contact:
T: 01279 817778
In Partnership With
Sworders’ Fine Interiors department is pleased to present a considered selection of lots from the beloved collection of Elizabeth Cooke, offered in our March sale and photographed in situ at her beautiful 17th-century home, Tulip Tree House, in Great Tew, Oxfordshire.
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It is a rare opportunity to encounter the private world of a man whose life was devoted to the pursuit of architectural integrity, aesthetic refinement and the quiet joy of beautiful things. We are therefore honoured to offer works from the personal collection of the late Richard Collins (1952-2024) in our upcoming Fine Interiors sale.
10 March 2026