![A blue and white Vase, mark and period of Qianlong,: A blue and white Vase, mark and period of Qianlong, the hexagonal pear-form body finely painted with groups of the Eight Babao under a canopy between stiff blade running key-fret borders, the reduced](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/53760/26012174_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1397144087)
Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers
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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
Fine Wine and Spirits
This is a timed online-only auction without an auctioneer, commencing with lot 1. The auction will take place at our saleroom at Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex CM24 8GE. You will be able to place bids from 1pm on Friday 19 July and the auction will close in sequential order from 6pm on Sunday 28 July. 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. BUYER'S PREMIUM: A buyer?s premium, which is 18% of the hammer price (21.6% including VAT) will be charged on all lots in this sale. In the event that a lot is annotated IN BOND, this indicates that the item is under Bond and if released for delivery to a UK address will additionally be subject to UK DUTY and VAT thereon at 20% on the hammer price. VIEWING Wine and spirits held at our Stansted saleroom are available for viewing, by prior arrangement with our Fine Wine department finewine@sworder.co.uk. Images of lots for the purposes of condition can be viewed online and should be referred to prior to bidding. It is the responsibility of potential buyers to obtain any additional information (if any) on lots on which they intend to bid. Bottle condition, which encompasses capsule, cork, fill level and label condition, is only noted where it may significantly influence the estimated value of the lot. It is not our policy to open every unopened case, however, those that have been inspected may no longer have an intact lid. Ullage levels or bottle condition may differ from catalogue description as a result of transport or repacking by shippers, Sworders cannot accept responsibility at any point for failed corks or seepage, and no refunds are given. Each lot shall be at the Purchaser's risk from the conclusion of the auction until payment and collection are made. CONDITION REPORTS All items are comprehensively illustrated and some have detailed condition reports - see information at the foot of the lot description. If you require further information or images, please request a condition report by 12 noon on Friday 26 July by contacting us at finewine@sworder.co.uk or telephone 01279 817778. Please note we cannot guarantee condition of contents or quality of storage. No returns will be accepted due to defective contents and purchasers must satisfy themselves with respect to ullage. DESCRIPTION OF THE LOTS: Descriptions of wines are described as correctly as possible at the time of the publication of the catalogue. Vintages: Where a vintage cannot be ascertained from a label, it may still be noted based on cork branding, cellar records or other corroborating evidence including other lots from the same source. Bottle sizes are 75cl unless otherwise stated in the lot description. IN BOND LOTS: All lots are sold as duty paid unless marked as ?IN BOND? within the description and upon completion of the sale, all buyers of lots marked ?IN BOND? must notify accounts@sworder.co.uk of whether the purchase will be in bond or duty paid. Purchases confirmed as being in bond will be invoiced at hammer price + buyer's premium (+ VAT) and it is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that any and all appropriate charges are covered and that the wine remains in bond until these charges are paid. Alternatively, purchases confirmed as being out of bond will be invoiced as hammer price + excise duty (with VAT of 20% added to both hammer and duty) and buyer's premium (+ VAT) charged against the hammer price. As of 1 August 2023, the duty cost of still and sparkling wines of 11.5% - 14.5% ABV is ?2.67 (+ VAT) per 75ml bottle. Please refer to the department for excise duty charges on all fortified wines offered ?IN BOND?. COLLECTIONS Please see important details under the 'Shipping' tab. SWORDERS' DELIVERY SERVICE and OTHER COURIERS Please see important details under the 'Shipping' tab. PAYMENT If you are successful we will email an invoice to you within 24 hours of the conclusion of the auction. Please follow a link on the invoice which will enable you to pay immediately and securely. Buyer's Premium 18% + VAT for Fine Wine and Spirits auctions. OUR TEAM If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact our Fine Wine and Spirits department on 01279 817778 or finewine@sworder.co.ukBidder Reviews for Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers (21)
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8 Latest Top ReviewsSee All
EricNorman, OK
Dec 11, 2023
International buying.
International buying can be tedious and stressful. They made this transaction very easy. They were very efficient in the whole process, and I received shipment very very fast. They communicated very effectively every step of the way. I highly recommend this auction house.
![An 1851 18ct gold pocket watch by Parkinson & Frodsham,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/307842/164466595_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
NickSpalding, GB
Nov 23, 2023
![A Japanese jomanji yari,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/305311/163065601_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
anthonyNewark, DE
Sep 30, 2023
Very professional auction house. hope to deal with you again!!!
Very professional auction house. hope to deal with you again!!!
![Fernando Amorsolo (Filipino, 1892-1972),](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/294000/156088895_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
RhondaLaguna Woods, CA
Dec 20, 2022
Great experience
From start to finish, the entire transaction was smooth. Item exactly as described. They contacted me constantly will updates. Would recommend this auction house.
![A gold single stone black opal ring,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/268564/140331243_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
sCOTTWest Hollywood, CA
Mar 22, 2022
Easy Breezy transaction
The whole experience was so amazingly smooth, that I still can’t believe it. I have to say, that in all my years buying from auctions, this was the smoothest process. I will definitely be back!
![Robert Mero Kalloch (American, 1893-1947)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/236733/122715769_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
Past Auctions from Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers
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Record Auction Results for Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers
See All![A blue and white Vase, mark and period of Qianlong,: A blue and white Vase, mark and period of Qianlong, the hexagonal pear-form body finely painted with groups of the Eight Babao under a canopy between stiff blade running key-fret borders, the reduced](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/53760/26012174_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1397144087)
![A mutton-fat jade Snuff Bottle, late 19th century, of: A mutton-fat jade Snuff Bottle, late 19th century, of large size in the form of Buddha's finger citron growing from stalks and leaves, two forming the base, brown line inclusion, 8.4cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/46932/21554802_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1383218679)
![An interesting Spirit Bottle, late 17th century,: An interesting Spirit Bottle, late 17th century, probably Dutch or Bohemian, of rectangular section, the soda metal cut with the Imperial Russian double-headed eagle arms enclosing a monogram, the sid](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/59881/29589012_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1408549328)
![A string of beads, in various stones including ruby,: A string of beads, in various stones including ruby, kyanite, turquoise, mango jade and lapis lazuli, fitted lacquer box, 103cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/63278/31710776_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1414774594)
![A string of aloeswood beads, with chenxiang wooden: A string of aloeswood beads, with chenxiang wooden beads, fitted pewter box, 66.5cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/63278/31710778_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1414774594)
![An unusual jade Buffalo and conforming cloisonné Stand,: An unusual jade Buffalo and conforming cloisonné Stand, both late 19th century, the former in a good white stone, a boy with ruyi standing by its head, its rump with a river of brown,9.6cm,the waiste](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/63276/31709800_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1414774577)
![Six jadeite and quartz carvings, five kylins, and a rat: Six jadeite and quartz carvings, five kylins, and a rat on a rope](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/39464/16942526_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1365589001)
![Six Kangxi blue and white Plates, 17th/18th century, a: Six Kangxi blue and white Plates, 17th/18th century, a pair with two ladies in a garden, the rim with panels of peaches and diaper, six character mark of Kangxi and of the period, one small chip, anot](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/53760/26012196_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1397144087)
![Jade, 19th century, a small belt hook with a coiled dra: Jade, 19th century, a small belt hook with a coiled dragon, 5.5cm, a cicada, 5cm, and a medallion pierced and carved with a man riding a kyrin, 5.2cm (3)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/39464/16942424_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1365589001)
![An 18ct gold 'Alhambra' bracelet and earring suite by: An 18ct gold 'Alhambra' bracelet and earring suite by Van Cleef & Arpels, the bracelet with gold framed, mother-of-pearl quatrefoils, between sections of trace chain to a concealed box clasp, signed a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/54722/26632324_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1399388641)
![A bronze Avalokitesvara, Ming Dynasty, the goddess: A bronze Avalokitesvara, Ming Dynasty, the goddess seated with right hand raised, the left with a bell, wearing tall, pierced diadem, robes engraved, 23cm, a Japanese bronze Figure of Raiden, the Thun](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/46932/21554644_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1383218679)
![Meriden SX, a rare American decorative silver plated s: Meriden SX, a rare American decorative silver plated spelter steelyard, late 19th century, the beam struck 'Fairbanks', with decorative sliding poise, supported within an ornate foliate decorated fram](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/41449/17897242_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1369749798)
![A bronze Guanyin, late Ming dynasty, the figure seated: A bronze Guanyin, late Ming dynasty, the figure seated holding a cup, one hand raised in vitarkamudra (teaching gesture) and wearing a crown with Buddha, traces of red and green paint and gilding, wea](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/53760/26012320_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1397144087)
![A pair of famille rose Vases, Jiaqing, each ovoid body: A pair of famille rose Vases, Jiaqing, each ovoid body painted with a bearded figure being fanned, Shou Lao and other immortals around on the sgraffito apple-green ground, both restored, 79cm, wood st](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/53760/26012212_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1397144087)
![A jade Belt Hook, 18th century, well carved with dragon: A jade Belt Hook, 18th century, well carved with dragon head and scrolling chilong, 12cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/46932/21554840_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1383218679)
![A Chinese jade Pendant, 18th/19th century, carved in: A Chinese jade Pendant, 18th/19th century, carved in the form of a fish with big fan-like tail, the stone of pale celadon tone with gold clasp, 6.2cm long Formerly in an English private collection, pu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/46932/21554762_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1383218679)
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