Why Do We Collect Art?

On Thursday 11 June we were thrilled to host a talk given by the incomparable Rufus Bird, staged at our London Gallery in Cecil Court.

3 July 2026

The Simon Hilton Collection

We are delighted to introduce The Simon Hilton Collection, a highly personal and wide-ranging sale taking place on Monday 27 July, at 10am.

Peter Collingwood | Woven Evocations

An exciting selection of Peter Collingwood’s work is showcased in our upcoming Design sale, to be held on 14 July.

26 June 2026

Illuminating the Everyday | The Art of the Object

We are pleased to offer a bronze ‘Tete de Femme’ floor lamp, after Alberto Giacometti for Jean Michel Frank, in our upcoming July Design sale.

23 June 2026

The Evolution of Japanese Ceramics

Japanese ceramics are highly appreciated for balanced coexistence of tradition and innovation; while older techniques are respected and preserved, new forms and ways of working with ceramics keep emerging. Today, Japan can boast with more than 100 pottery centres, each maintaining their own techniques, tradition and utilization of local materials.

17 June 2026

A New Chapter

The varied and rich artistic traditions of the Indian, Islamic and Southeast Asian worlds continue to fascinate a global network of collectors and institutions. This year, Sworders Auctioneers have established a new area in its biannual Asian Art sales, dedicated to celebrating a great variety of works from these vibrant centres of artistic excellence.

17 June 2026