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From Shipwrecks to Showcases | The Alberto Santos Collection

Items of from the personal collection of renowned dealer Alberto Santos - all fit for the Royal collection – are included in our 8 November Asian art auction. Alberto has been dealing in Chinese porcelain since 1979 and – while his stock covers the full range of Chinese porcelain of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties – he has a particular fondness for export wares from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

18 October 2024

Grima | The Master of Modernist Jewellery

Following on from the successful sale of a 1960s Grima and Omega collaboration piece, Sworders are delighted to present further works of Grima in our next Fine Jewellery sale on Tuesday 12 November.

18 October 2024

Dr Christopher Dresser | A Master of Design

Forward-thinking designer Dr Christopher Dresser covered a span of materials across varying forms of art. Our next Design sale on 22 October includes 12 lots of Dresser's work, from the collection of Dr William Lind.

17 October 2024

Exploring History with David Britton | A Lifetime of Passion and Curiosity

David Britton's lifelong passion for history, meticulous research, and collecting rare books is set to take centre stage in our forthcoming timed sale of Books and Maps from 18-27 October. From his early love of cycling and navigation to his later years as a published local historian, David’s journey is reflected in his impressive collection of antiquarian books, which offers a unique glimpse into his dedication to uncovering the past.

17 October 2024

Legacies of Leadership | Signatures from US Presidents

 An American presidential theme has emerged as a highlight of Sworders’ upcoming Books, Manuscripts, Autographs and Maps sale, which offers the chance to bid on a plethora of signed lots, that will form part of the sale that runs online from 18-27 October.

17 October 2024

Stansted and the Rumblings of Religious Reform

Sworders’ upcoming Books and Maps sale features two rare drawn and hand-coloured plans, detailing the tracts of land and buildings in the area owned by Mr Samuel Day at the turn of the 18th century. They carry an estimate of £800-1200, and will form part of the sale that runs online from 18-27 October.

15 October 2024

Alessandro Michele | Gucci and Art Archaeology

A Gucci Guitar Case is available to bid on in our next Design sale on Tuesday 22 October. The history of this lot and its designer, Alessandro Michele, is explored with a focus placed on Michele's upbringing and his connection to Gucci.

8 October 2024

Alsace-Lorraine | The Small Part of France with a Large Glass History

In our next Design sale on Tuesday 22 October, we are lucky to offer a plethora of cameo works from many of the French greats, as well as a fine collection of contemporary Lalique works.

1 October 2024

Antiquity and Avant-Garde

The Confluence of Roman Sculpture and Modern Art from a Private European

A remarkable European private collection is set to come up for auction at Sworders later this year, offering an eclectic mix of antiquities and modern art that reflects the sophisticated taste of its owner.

20 September 2024

Stepping Back in Style

An Exceptional Private Collection of Georgian Shoe Buckles

Featured in our next two Homes & Interiors sales (18-19 September and 8 October) are pieces from an exceptional private collection of Georgian shoe buckles. Inherited from the vendor’s parents (some even from their grandparents) they were acquired over a prolonged period since the 1950s.

13 September 2024