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Discussing Design
Known for creating timeless spaces through layers of colour, texture and pattern, interior designer Georgie Wykeham delves into the catalogue of our latest Design auction. Georgie has carefully selected her favourite lots from the 21 October sale, and shares insights into her design philosophy and inspiration.
16 October 2025
Step Inside and Explore
View Before You Bid at Open House
Our Open House sales are in full swing! Come along for in-person viewings, browse exciting new lots, and bid online throughout the week. With new items added regularly, there’s always something to discover.
14 October 2025
The Art of the Poster
Sworders Supports | The Curwen Print Study Centre
Sworders proudly supports The Art of the Poster, a selling exhibition at The Curwen Print Study Centre featuring original lithographic posters by leading modern artists such as Picasso, Miró, and Chagall. Each purchase helps fund the Centre’s vital work in printmaking education and preservation.
8 October 2025
Celebrating Women Artists
An Evening with Chloë Cheese at Sworders London
On 25 September our London Gallery was proud to host a preview event for our autumn Modern & Contemporary Art auction, in partnership with The Fry Art Gallery. Acclaimed illustrator, painter, and printmaker Chloë Cheese provided a captivating talk that celebrated the achievements of women artists and was thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance.
6 October 2025
Worth its weight in… glass?
As we approach our first edition of The Glass Sale, taking place later this month, let us guide you through the history and defining features of 18th century glass.
3 October 2025
Diary Discovery | Francis Crick (1916-2004)
Our upcoming Books, Manuscripts and Maps auction runs from Friday 24 October - Sunday 2 November, and will feature the extraordinary diaries kept by molecular biologist Francis Crick (1916-2004).
2 October 2025
A Private Collection | C H Brannam Pottery
We are excited to present an impressive private collection of ceramics, with highlights by C H Brannam Pottery. The private collection will open the autumn edition of our Design auction, taking place on 21 October.
2 October 2025
Celebrating Georgian Heritage
Sworders Auction in Support of The Georgian Group
We are delighted to be partnering with The Georgian Group for a special fundraising auction to be held in January 2026. Together, we are helping to safeguard Britain's Georgian treasures for generations to come.
01 October 2025
Reflecting on Our Valuation Day at Snape Maltings
A gold pocket watch tucked away in a drawer, a Chinese bronze censer passed down through generations and a collection of curious antiques - these were just a few of the fascinating objects that visitors brought along to Snape Maltings on Wednesday 10 September.
24 September 2025
Rare David Patchen Vessels from Elton John’s Collection
Offered This October at Sworders
Two striking glass vessels by San Francisco-based glassmaker David Patchen, formerly owned by Sir Elton John, are set to be offered at auction this autumn. The pair of Foglio vases will appear in our inaugural edition of The Glass Sale, taking place on 28 October, with each carrying an estimate of £3,000–5,000.
18 September 2025