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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

 

Alessandro Michele | Gucci and Art Archaeology

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

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

Antiquity and Avant-Garde

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

Stepping Back in Style

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

Fred Cuming RA (1930-2022)

Fred Cuming RA (1930-2022)

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

Sworders Supports | St Clare Hospice

Sworders Supports | St Clare Hospice

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

From the Collection of Bunny Campione

From the Collection of Bunny Campione

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

The Estate of an Artist | Stanley Jones

The Estate of an Artist | Stanley Jones

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

Sworders Supports | Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club

Sworders Supports | Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club

This September, our Director John Black will join the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club’s '50th Anniversary Memorial Cycle Ride,' covering 354 miles from Ermenonville Forest in France to Bury St Edmunds. Honouring those lost in the 1974 air disaster, the ride aims to raise funds for St Nicholas Hospice Care and Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, bringing together over 60 riders in a powerful tribute.

6 September 2024
The David and Pam McCleave Collection

The David and Pam McCleave Collection

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