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Easter Opening Times - April 2025

Easter Opening Times - April 2025

From all at Sworders, we wish you a very Happy Easter! 

17 April 2025


Sacred Pages | Rare and Historic Bibles Up for Auction

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


A Fish Tale

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


Shifting Silhouettes | 19th Century Fashion

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


Lalique's Caryatid Figure

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


Fantastic Finds

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


Finding a Home at the Fry: Celebrating Art, Design, and Domestic Spaces

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


Art Deco

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


The St Ives School

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


Women In Art

Women In Art

Celebrating Women In Art, our 15 April Modern & Contemporary Art sale will feature a curated selection of works by female artists.

24 March 2025