Your Antiques, Our Experts

 

Where tradition meets innovation, Sworders stands as one of the UK’s most esteemed fine art auction houses, with a global reputation and a legacy dating back to 1782. Our award-winning auction rooms in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, host around fifty auctions annually, featuring British and European paintings, Fine Furniture, Modern and Contemporary Art, Asian Art, Jewellery, and Fine Wine. With a valuations office in Hertford and a gallery in central London, Sworders expertly markets collections, transcending market boundaries and engaging the hearts and minds of art enthusiasts far and wide.

 

 

 

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Use our online valuation form to receive an appraisal from the comfort of your own home.

If you have several items you would like valued, please submit what you believe to be the most valuable and then give details about your other items.

If you would like to request a valuation by email, discuss a larger collection, or home visit, please send a description of the item/collection, with image(s), to us at auctions@sworder.co.uk

 

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STEP 1

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Please include at least one photograph of the whole object, as well as some detailed shots to show important details such as signatures and maker’s marks.

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STEP 2

DESCRIPTION

Useful information to know includes the designer or maker’s name, the type of jewellery, the materials used if known, measurements, documentation or certificates of authenticity, valuation history, and where you acquired the piece from.

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Fill out the online valuation form with your contact details so that one of our specialists can reply with your auction estimate. The more information you can provide, the more accurate our valuation will be.

 

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Latest News, Views & Insights

 

Boxy Brilliance | Two Volvos with Character and Provenance

Boxy Brilliance | Two Volvos with Character and Provenance

Sworders is pleased to present two classic Volvos in our forthcoming Cars & Automobilia sale - cars that neatly showcase the marque’s practical elegance and loyal following.

31 October 2025

Imperial Provenance: Two Historic Pieces from the Romanov Legacy

Imperial Provenance: Two Historic Pieces from the Romanov Legacy

In our upcoming Fine Interiors auction on 9–10 December 2025, two lots offer more than fine craftsmanship and design — they carry the weight of imperial history. One piece was acquired from Provender House, the Kent home of Princess Olga Andreevna Romanoff, and the other holds a curious clue to its past, bearing a connection to the Russian Imperial family. 

23 October 2025

Titans of Murano Glass: Paolo Venini

Titans of Murano Glass: Paolo Venini

Murano’s centuries-old glassmaking tradition meets 20th-century design in this spotlight on Paolo Venini and his iconic Inciso vases.

23 October 2025

Discussing Design

Discussing Design

Known for creating timeless spaces through layers of colour, texture and pattern, interior designer Georgie Wykeham delves into the catalogue of our latest Design auction. Georgie has carefully selected her favourite lots from the 21 October sale, and shares insights into her design philosophy and inspiration.

16 October 2025

Step Inside and Explore

Step Inside and Explore

Our Open House sales are in full swing! Come along for in-person viewings, browse exciting new lots, and bid online throughout the week. With new items added regularly, there’s always something to discover.

14 October 2025

The Art of the Poster

The Art of the Poster

Sworders proudly supports The Art of the Poster, a selling exhibition at The Curwen Print Study Centre featuring original lithographic posters by leading modern artists such as Picasso, Miró, and Chagall. Each purchase helps fund the Centre’s vital work in printmaking education and preservation.

8 October 2025

Celebrating Women Artists

Celebrating Women Artists

On 25 September our London Gallery was proud to host a preview event for our autumn Modern & Contemporary Art auction, in partnership with The Fry Art Gallery. Acclaimed illustrator, painter, and printmaker Chloë Cheese provided a captivating talk that celebrated the achievements of women artists and was thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance.

6 October 2025

Worth its weight in… glass?

Worth its weight in… glass?

As we approach our first edition of The Glass Sale, taking place later this month, let us guide you through the history and defining features of 18th century glass.

3 October 2025

Diary Discovery | Francis Crick (1916-2004)

Diary Discovery | Francis Crick (1916-2004)

Our upcoming Books, Manuscripts and Maps auction runs from Friday 24 October - Sunday 2 November, and will feature the extraordinary diaries kept by molecular biologist Francis Crick (1916-2004).

2 October 2025

A Private Collection | C H Brannam Pottery

A Private Collection | C H Brannam Pottery

We are excited to present an impressive private collection of ceramics, with highlights by C H Brannam Pottery. The private collection will open the autumn edition of our Design auction, taking place on 21 October.

2 October 2025