Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers
Where tradition meets innovation, Sworders are proud to be one of the UK's most esteemed fine art auction houses with an international reputation and a legacy dating back to 1782.
Our award-winning, environmentally friendly, auction rooms and head office are situated in the village of Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, less than one hour from central London, where we conduct approximately fifty auctions each year. Our calendar of events includes British and European paintings, Fine Furniture and Works of Art, Modern and Contemporary Art, Asian Art, Jewellery, and Fine Wine and Spirits. We have a thriving valuations office in the historic town of Hertford and a prestigious central London gallery.
At Sworders, we combine expertise and experience with a steadfast commitment to achieving the very best auction results for our clients. We will skilfully market your collection to prospective purchasers around the globe, transcending market boundaries, and engaging the hearts and minds of art enthusiasts far and wide.
We take great pride in being members of the Society of Fine Art Auctioneers, the distinguished professional body exclusively representing fine art auctioneers and valuers in the UK. This ethical foundation has earned us a well-deserved reputation amongst respected art dealers and passionate collectors alike.
GES & Sons Ltd.
Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet
Essex, CM24 8GE
UK
Upcoming Auctions from Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers
Open House
This is a timed auction, commencing with lot 1. You will be able to place bids from 6pm on Tuesday 21 April and the auction will close in sequential order from 7pm on Monday 27 April. A countdown clock is placed under every lot on the lot detail page for you to keep track on the time remaining to bid before the lot is closed. The sale will close one lot at a time, in sequential order. If a new highest bid is placed during the last 5 minutes before a lot closes, the end time for that lot will be extended by another 5 minutes until there are no more bids remaining. A lot of bidding activity happens in those final minutes, so keep monitoring the lots you are interested in. VIEWING All items are comprehensively illustrated and carry detailed condition reports - see 'Condition report' at the foot of each lot description. If you require further information, please request a condition report. Should you require further images, please do not hesitate to contact us at timed@sworder.co.uk or telephone 01279 817778. HOW TO BID For more information on how to bid in this auction, please visit: https://www.sworder.co.uk/buying-with-sworders/ COLLECTIONS To save you having to wait, we operate a mandatory booking system for collections. Please book your appointment 24 hours in advance, to ensure your items are ready when you arrive. Items will be available to collect from the day after the sale at our Stansted Auction Rooms, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex CM24 8GE. Please click here to book a time slot. Please select ?Collection? as your appointment type when booking your collection time. Please note that all lots should be paid for and collected by 5pm on the Friday following the sale from our Stansted Auction Rooms, unless alternative arrangements have been agreed with us. SWORDERS' DELIVERY SERVICE Sworders offer a delivery service for item(s) purchased, either by shipping ourselves, or use of a third party logistics company. If you purchase an item from the sale, where possible, we will allocate a shipping cost to the item. You will be able to see this in your Sworders account after the sale. From there you can then decide to accept the delivery service. If no shipping cost is available, due to the size/weight of the item, a bespoke shipping estimate can be obtained after the sale using the link in your invoice email. Please note, if you purchase multiple lots from the same auction, we will combine packaging/deliveries to reduce the shipping costs. Only when the shipping costs have been paid will the item(s) be collected from Sworders for shipping. Additionally, please ensure that the Delivery address is correct and up to date in your Sworders account; if this is blank, your Correspondence address will be used. COURIERS You are, of course, very welcome to use an alternative courier; please contact them directly to receive a quote for costs. PAYMENT If you are successful we will email an invoice to you at the close of the auction. Please follow a link on the invoice which will enable you to pay immediately and securely. Alternatively, you may pay electronically. Our bank details are: HSBC Bank Plc 18 North Street Bishops Stortford CM23 2LP Account GES and Sons Ltd. Sort Code 40-12-03 Account No. 21569996 We also accept payment by credit and debit card. We cannot accept payment by cash or cheque. Lots marked with a ? may attract the Artist?s Resale royalty charge at the rate of 4% of the hammer price. This royalty, where applicable, will be charged to the purchaser. Buyer's Premium 25% + VAT (18% + VAT for Fine Wine and Spirits auctions)
Books, Manuscripts and Maps
This is a timed auction, commencing with lot 1. You will be able to place bids from noon on Friday 24 April and the auction will close in sequential order from 6pm on Monday 4 May. A countdown clock is placed under every lot on the lot detail page for you to keep track on the time remaining to bid before the lot is closed. The sale will close one lot at a time, in sequential order. If a new highest bid is placed during the last 5 minutes before a lot closes, the end time for that lot will be extended by another 5 minutes until there are no more bids remaining. A lot of bidding activity happens in those final minutes, so keep monitoring the lots you are interested in. VIEWING Stansted Viewing | Auction Viewing will be held at our Stansted Auction Rooms, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8GE, as follows: Tuesday 28 October, 10am - 4pm Wednesday 29 October, 10am - 4pm If you require further information please request a condition report. Should you require further images, please do not hesitate to contact us at conditions@sworder.co.uk or telephone 01279 817778. HOW TO BID For more information on how to bid in this auction, please visit: https://www.sworder.co.uk/buying-with-sworders/ COLLECTIONS To save you having to wait, we operate a mandatory booking system for collections. Please book your appointment 24 hours in advance, to ensure your items are ready when you arrive. Items will be available to collect from the day after the sale at our Stansted Auction Rooms, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex CM24 8GE. Please click here to book a time slot. Please select ?Collection? as your appointment type when booking your collection time. Please note that all lots should be paid for and collected by 5pm on the Friday following the sale from our Stansted Auction Rooms, unless alternative arrangements have been agreed with us. SWORDERS' DELIVERY SERVICE Sworders offer a delivery service for item(s) purchased, either by shipping ourselves, or use of a third party logistics company. If you purchase an item from the sale, where possible, we will allocate a shipping cost to the item. You will be able to see this in your Sworders account after the sale. From there you can then decide to accept the delivery service. If no shipping cost is available, due to the size/weight of the item, a bespoke shipping estimate can be obtained after the sale using the link in your invoice email. Please note, if you purchase multiple lots from the same auction, we will combine packaging/deliveries to reduce the shipping costs. Only when the shipping costs have been paid will the item(s) be collected from Sworders for shipping. Additionally, please ensure that the Delivery address is correct and up to date in your Sworders account; if this is blank, your Correspondence address will be used. COURIERS You are, of course, very welcome to use an alternative courier; please contact them directly to receive a quote for costs. PAYMENT If you are successful we will email an invoice to you at the close of the auction. Please follow a link on the invoice which will enable you to pay immediately and securely. Alternatively, you may pay electronically. Our bank details are: HSBC Bank Plc 18 North Street Bishops Stortford CM23 2LP Account GES and Sons Ltd. Sort Code 40-12-03 Account No. 21569996 We also accept payment by credit and debit card. We cannot accept payment by cash or cheque. Lots marked with a ? may attract the Artist?s Resale royalty charge at the rate of 4% of the hammer price. This royalty, where applicable, will be charged to the purchaser. Buyer's Premium 25% + VAT (18% + VAT for Fine Wine and Spirits auctions) PLEASE NOTE: ALL BOOKS AND UNFRAMED MAPS ARE EXEMPT FROM VAT. ALL FRAMED MAPS AND CHARTS WILL BE SUBJECT TO VAT AT THE STANDARD RATEBidder Reviews for Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers (39)
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MarionKöln, DE
Jun 12, 2025
Super Fast and excellent communication. Anytime informed about steps.
Super Fast and excellent communication. Anytime informed about each steps. Best experience ever. 10 Stars. Any time again.
GeraldFayetteville, AR
May 07, 2025
Rare pottery shipment
I was very pleased with the efficiency and support of all involved, especially the care in packaging and shipping. Would gladly do business again.-Gerry (Arkansas USA)
ColinMinehead, GB
Dec 24, 2024
Reliable auction house
I’ve been buying at auction for decades and highly recommend the stress free experience through Sworders-thank you
CraigVail, AZ
Nov 19, 2024
Exceptional Experience
Beautiful items, just as described. Seamlessly coordinated shipping with extremely quick delivery. Very impressed. Thank you!
KristopherRockland, ME
Nov 18, 2024
Sworders is Top Notch in my book.
Sworders auctions are always thoroughly charming and their customer service impeccable. Partnering with Bradleys for shipping is smart, as items ALWAYS arrive unscathed.
Dr. OliverSalzburg, AT
Nov 15, 2024
Great auctionshouse.
It was pleasant to deal with you. Item I got was beautiful. Thank you very much.
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