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Inside the Relaunch

LATEST NEWS, LONDON

Inside the Relaunch

As you may be aware, Sworders’ London gallery at 15 Cecil Court was temporarily closed throughout much of June for refurbishment. We are delighted to say that we have now reopened for business, five days a week 11am-6pm and look forward to welcoming all our customers to a new-look space. Here Lizzie Lardner, head of Sworders London, talks about her plans for the gallery.

30 July 2025

 
A Photographic Rarity

LATEST NEWS, OUT OF THE ORDINARY

A Photographic Rarity

A haunting carte-de-visite of David Livingstone’s coffin attended by Jacob Wainwright, captured in 1874, offers a remarkable glimpse into history. We are honoured to include this poignant photograph in our upcoming Out of the Ordinary sale, on Tuesday 19 August.

25 July 2025

 
Rebel Yell | Punk’s Battle Cry Against the Establishment

LATEST NEWS, OUT OF THE ORDINARY

Rebel Yell | Punk’s Battle Cry Against the Establishment

Join us for a journey through time as we reminisce the Punk revolution and its lasting effects woven through every part of popular culture, film, art and fashion, ahead of our 19 August Out of the Ordinary auction, where Punk makes a bold feature.

25 July 2025

 
Chris Gollon | Reflections from a Film

LATEST NEWS, PAINTINGS & SCULPTURE, MODERN BRITISH ART, LONDON, PRIVATE COLLECTIONS

Chris Gollon | Reflections from a Film

Sworders x IAP Fine Art are proud to present ‘Reflections from a Film, a special selling exhibition of paintings by the late British artist Chris Gollon (1953–2017), running from 5 – 22 August 2025 at Sworders London Gallery, 15 Cecil Court, WC2N 4EZ.

21 July 2025

 
A Day of Discovery in Support of St Mary’s Church, Matching

LATEST NEWS, VALUATION DAYS & NEWS, SPONSORSHIP

A Day of Discovery in Support of St Mary’s Church, Matching

On Saturday 5 July, Sworders was delighted to support St Mary’s Church, Matching, by hosting a special Valuation Day in aid of their much-needed restoration appeal. Set in the heart of the Essex countryside, the event welcomed a steady stream of visitors, each bringing with them an eclectic mix of heirlooms, antiques, and curiosities. Valuations were offered at £10 for up to five items, with all proceeds donated directly to the church’s restoration fund.

16 July 2025

 
Crafted for a Cause | Handmade Quilts to Benefit Alzheimer’s Research UK

HOMES & INTERIORS, LATEST NEWS, VALUATION DAYS & NEWS, SPONSORSHIP

Crafted for a Cause | Handmade Quilts to Benefit Alzheimer’s Research UK

At a recent Stansted Valuation Day, we had the privilege of consigning a remarkable collection of four beautifully handcrafted quilts by Maureen Baker (British Contemporary School). They will be offered in our 22 July Homes & Interiors Auction, with all proceeds generously donated to Alzheimer’s Research UK.

15 July 2025