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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

 

Guinevere | The Last Hurrah

Guinevere | The Last Hurrah

After an extraordinary 61 years on the King’s Road, Guinevere Antiques will be closing its doors for the final time this Christmas. To honour the legacy of this remarkable family-run business, Sworders is privileged to be hosting a landmark auction on Tuesday 18 February 2025, featuring nearly 500 exceptional lots, all to be offered without reserve.

12 December 2024

George Fejér | An Unsung Hero of Everyday Objects

George Fejér | An Unsung Hero of Everyday Objects

George Fejér (1912-1996) had a view on how to improve the design of more or less everything in the home, from the kitchen sink to the bedroom cupboard. Discover the story behind Fejér's impactful career, ahead of furniture designed by George appearing in our 28 January Design auction.

9 December 2024

Fascinating Figures | Charles Vyse and Ceramics

Fascinating Figures | Charles Vyse and Ceramics

English studio potter Charles Vyse has an exciting and vibrant selection of ceramic works on offer in Sworders 28 January Design sale. Delve into the history of the craftmanship behind these pieces and the career that led to such captivating creations.

4 December 2024

 

We're Buzzing at Sworders

We're Buzzing at Sworders

Hidden around the Stansted Mountfitchet site of Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers, we are lucky to have two beehives that have been busily working throughout the year. Jars of honey were offered in return for donations, which went towards to raising money for 'Young Lives vs Cancer', our charity of the year, and we’re hoping that more honey will be on offer in 2025. John Black delves into the apiary...

4 December 2024

Take a Seat | William Carr & Chairfinder

Take a Seat | William Carr & Chairfinder

Chairfinder, based near Darlington in the North East of England, is a family-run business with a flair for unique, fine and beautifully crafted chairs and interior items. Run by the ever-passionate William Carr, who scours the country looking for exceptional and distinctive items as well as collaborating with contemporary artists and designers. 

27 November 2024

Franklin & Hare | The Craft of Upholstery

Franklin & Hare | The Craft of Upholstery

Family-run business Franklin & Hare, owned by Rich and Hannah, specialises in traditional, high-quality re-upholstery, and handcrafted, sustainable, bespoke furniture made from natural materials.

25 November 2024

Princely Features | A bust of Roman Royalty

Princely Features | A bust of Roman Royalty

A Roman marble portrait bust of an Antonine prince, dating from c.140 CE, coming up in our Fine Interiors sale on the 3 and 4 December.

22 November 2024

Eternal Interiors

Eternal Interiors

December's Fine Interiors auction features the second part of a remarkable European private collection, fronted by three Roman marble torsos.

20 November 2024

The Charm of Venice | A City Captured Through the Eyes of Artists

The Charm of Venice | A City Captured Through the Eyes of Artists

Venice, with its labyrinth of canals, iconic bridges, and breathtaking architecture, has captivated artists for centuries. This city, often described as a floating jewel, has been a muse for painters from the Old Masters to contemporary creators, each capturing its essence in unique and intimate ways.

15 November 2024

Devotion to a Queen | A Lifetime Collection of Victoriana Comes to Auction

Devotion to a Queen | A Lifetime Collection of Victoriana Comes to Auction

John Black at Sworders recently had the pleasure of valuing a remarkable local collection centred on a unique passion: memorabilia of Queen Victoria.

14 November 2024