There are a number of easy-to-use ways to receive a valuation.
Should you wish to offer items for sale by auction with Sworders, whether a single item or an entire house contents, we recommend that we first provide an auction valuation. These are free of charge with no obligation to consign.
Our offices are open on an appointment-only basis to provide free, no-obligation valuations. If you would like an item valued, please click here to book an appointment.
Our easy to use valuation form allows you to get request an auction estimate from the comfort of your own home. Please click here.
If you would like us to conduct a valuation via email, please send a description of the item, or collection, with image(s), to us at auctions@sworder.co.uk. Please note the more information you can provide, the more accurate our valuation will be. Once we have received your email, one of our specialists will be in touch.
Our team of valuers and specialists are available to offer free, professional advice at our Stansted Mountfitchet Auction Rooms, Hertford Office and London Gallery as well as other locations around the country. See our Valuation Day Calendar for more details.
If you have too many items to bring in to us, or if they are too large, fragile or valuable, we may be able to arrange for one of our valuers to visit you free of charge, to provide informal, verbal identification, valuation and sales advice. Contact auctions@sworder.co.uk to arrange.
We will charge you a commission on the sale of the Goods calculated as a percentage of the Hammer Price at 17.5% plus VAT, except for Fine Wines and Spirits which will be 12% plus VAT on the first £250 and 8% plus VAT thereafter, unless we agree with you otherwise. There is a minimum commission charge of £7.50 plus VAT per lot.
We reserve the right to photograph all lots for use in cataloguing and marketing unless you specifically request us not to and charge a small fee for this service. The charge will vary in specialist auctions, depending upon the size of the catalogue illustration. A charge of £5 plus VAT per lot will be made on lots entered into the Homes and Interiors auctions.
All items are covered by Sworders comprehensive insurance policy whilst on our premises, at mid auction estimate. There is no additional charge for this service.
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Stansted Mountfitchet Auction Rooms |
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01992 583 508 |
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London Gallery |
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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
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
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
Our upcoming 1 & 2 October Modern & Contemporary Art sale features a plethora of fascinating private collections including eleven lots from a single owner private collection showcasing works of Fred Cuming RA (1930-2022).
12 September 2024
We are delighted to support the St Clare Hospice through a special valuation day on Thursday 3 October, where our team will be available to help you discover the value of your items, whilst raising crucial funds for the charity.
10 September 2024
The Sworders Fine Interiors Team are delighted to present a selection of lots from the collection of Antiques Roadshow legend, Bunny Campione in their 10 & 11 September sale.
9 September 2024
Our upcoming October Modern & Contemporary Art auction features the fascinating collection of The Late Stanley Jones, a master lithographer and collector. His son Mathew, gives us an insightful snapshot of his Father's vast art collection, career and legacy.
6 September 2024
Discover the McCleave Collection, a captivating journey into the world of 20th-century art, shaped by personal connections with legendary artists. From world-class paintings by Terence Cuneo and Ruskin Spear to iconic photography from the 'Swinging Sixties,' this extraordinary 250 lot collection offers a rare opportunity for collectors. Don’t miss the chance to explore the vibrant legacy of David and Pam McCleave, brought to life through their passion for art and friendships.
6 September 2024
The following section includes over seventy lots of fine antique furniture and works of art from a local private collection, many of which were purchased from prestigious dealers, interior decorators and auction houses during the furniture trade’s heyday in the second half of the 20th century.
3 September 2024
In our upcoming Fine Interiors sale we are pleased to offer some forty lots of the late Baron John Mauger Langin's most prized pieces, demonstrating the wide breadth of his personal style and taste.
30 August 2024
Carefully curated over the last forty years, Sworders is pleased to present the selected contents of North Road House, Hertford.
28 August 2024
