Chairman’s Introduction
Welcome to Sworders’ 2019 newsletter, where we review another eventful year and look forward to what we hope will be an equally eventful 2020.
The year began with the first of two house contents sales, the Collection of Barbara Holliday, removed from ‘The Gales’ in the far, far north west of Cumbria. Mrs Holliday’s particular passion was for the work of late 20th century Royal Academicians. The auction met with an enthusiastic response, a 95% sold rate and was led by works by Mary Fedden and Cumbrian artist Sheila Fell.
The summer brought the contents of Alderley House from Gloucestershire, a quintessentially Cotswold manor house, recently furnished in the English country house style. On offer were the extensive contents, ranging from
a grand piano to a clay pigeon launcher.
In March we opened our London Gallery in Cecil Court, on the edge of Covent Garden; this proved an invaluable asset during our successful Asian Art Auction, which was viewed entirely from there during the week prior to auction.
I am also delighted to have been able to recruit several leading and impressive new members of staff, including Luke Macdonald and Stephen Giles.
Next year begins with the John Barnett Collection of Scales, an exciting new season of 20th Century auctions and the ever-extraordinary Out of the Ordinary auction in February.
Thank you for your much-valued support throughout the year. I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible during 2020.
Guy Schooling
Chairman
Swedish Antiques Master Class presented by Toma Clark Haines The Antiques Di...The Antiques Diva & Co
The Golden Age: The most important Swedish furniture styles and periods (watch on Facebook LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/TomaClarkHaines/videos/10209172756975863/ by Toma Clark Haines – CEO The Antiques Diva & Co
and Diva Guide Swedish Antiques Expert Daniel Larsson – D Larsson Antiques & Interiors)
• Stockholm Pieces vs. Manor vs. Folk Art
• Transitional Pieces
• Original Paint
• Fakes
• Period vs. Style
In the 18th Century the government instigated a ban on the import on furniture thus igniting one of the greatest cultural contributions to the history of furniture making. As a result of the ban - national furniture making took off creating Masterpieces that would change the history of antiques.
In 1846 the guild system dissolved in Sweden and the carpenter's strict quality controls ceased. Cabinetmakers were now able to freely practice their craft. During the second half of the 19th century it became more common with machine-made parts and the handmade furniture decreased most significantly and unfortunately so did the quality.
Much of the Swedish furniture currently available on the "antique" market has been comprehensively rebuilt and restored, often repainted in popular pale colors and sadly some of these created or "style" pieces are sold as period. It is paramount to pay attention and look closely. During the 80’s and 90’s a lot of furniture with original color was unfortunately destroyed by chemicals.
In conclusion: Pieces that look Gustavian but were made one or two hundred years later or even last year are properly designated in the Gustavian style.
The Antiques Diva & Co http://antiquesdiva.com/ is the largest antiques touring company in the world . We offer one-on-one customized antique buying tours on 3 continents – EUROPE, ASIA and USA and 15 countries. To book an antiques buying tour in Europe, Asia or America with \ contact Toma: info@antiquesdiva.com
THE ANTOINETTE & PATRICK J. MURPHY COLLECTION
AUCTION
Wednesday 23rd October 2019 at 6pm
VENUE
Adam’s Salerooms,
26 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin
D02 X665,
Ireland
SALE VIEWING
18TH - 23RD OCTOBER
ADAM’S
26 St. Stephen’s Green Dublin D02 X665 Tel +353 1 6760261
Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
18th October 19th October 20th October 21st October 22nd October 23rd October
10.00am - 5.00pm 2.00pm - 5.00pm 2.00pm - 5.00pm 10.00am - 5.00pm 10.00am - 5.00pm 10.00am - 5.00pm
INTODUCTION
Art Nouveau, ornamental style of art that flourished between about 1890 and 1910 throughout Europe and the United States.
The most important places for architecture during this period were Brussels, Paris and Barcelona. The name 'Art nouveau' is French for 'new art'.
It represents the beginning of modernism in design(Modern Architecture). It occurred at a time when
Mass-produced consumer goods began to fill the marketplace, and
Designers, architects, and artist began to understand that the handcrafted work of centuries past could be lost.
Flourished in major European cities and emerged in the early 1890s in all the visual arts:
1. Painting 7. jewellery
2. Sculpture 8. clothing and
3. Architecture 9. furniture
4. Interior design
5. graphic arts
6. Posters
JOALHARIA POLACA DITA TENDÊNCIA NO DESIGN GLOBAL
A joalharia é um dos vários sectores de relevo na economia polaca, em especial devido ao âmbar.
A Polónia é neste momento o centro mundialmente mais conhecido de produção de peças com âmbar, sendo responsável por 70% da produção mundial de joalharia ornamentada com esta pedra semipreciosa.
No entanto o âmbar é apenas uma das vertentes da joalharia que pode encontrar neste catálogo de excelência que prova mais uma vez as extraordinárias capacidades deste magnífico país.
PORQUÊ INVESTIR NA POLÓNIA?
> 7ª maior economia da União Europeia
> É o país que mais fundos recebe da União Europeia
> Localização estratégica
> Mercado interno de grande dimensão
> População dinâmica e empreendedora
> País de extraordinária beleza
Interessado em mais conteúdo semelhante?
VISITE: http://adso.pt
Swedish Antiques Master Class presented by Toma Clark Haines The Antiques Di...The Antiques Diva & Co
The Golden Age: The most important Swedish furniture styles and periods (watch on Facebook LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/TomaClarkHaines/videos/10209172756975863/ by Toma Clark Haines – CEO The Antiques Diva & Co
and Diva Guide Swedish Antiques Expert Daniel Larsson – D Larsson Antiques & Interiors)
• Stockholm Pieces vs. Manor vs. Folk Art
• Transitional Pieces
• Original Paint
• Fakes
• Period vs. Style
In the 18th Century the government instigated a ban on the import on furniture thus igniting one of the greatest cultural contributions to the history of furniture making. As a result of the ban - national furniture making took off creating Masterpieces that would change the history of antiques.
In 1846 the guild system dissolved in Sweden and the carpenter's strict quality controls ceased. Cabinetmakers were now able to freely practice their craft. During the second half of the 19th century it became more common with machine-made parts and the handmade furniture decreased most significantly and unfortunately so did the quality.
Much of the Swedish furniture currently available on the "antique" market has been comprehensively rebuilt and restored, often repainted in popular pale colors and sadly some of these created or "style" pieces are sold as period. It is paramount to pay attention and look closely. During the 80’s and 90’s a lot of furniture with original color was unfortunately destroyed by chemicals.
In conclusion: Pieces that look Gustavian but were made one or two hundred years later or even last year are properly designated in the Gustavian style.
The Antiques Diva & Co http://antiquesdiva.com/ is the largest antiques touring company in the world . We offer one-on-one customized antique buying tours on 3 continents – EUROPE, ASIA and USA and 15 countries. To book an antiques buying tour in Europe, Asia or America with \ contact Toma: info@antiquesdiva.com
THE ANTOINETTE & PATRICK J. MURPHY COLLECTION
AUCTION
Wednesday 23rd October 2019 at 6pm
VENUE
Adam’s Salerooms,
26 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin
D02 X665,
Ireland
SALE VIEWING
18TH - 23RD OCTOBER
ADAM’S
26 St. Stephen’s Green Dublin D02 X665 Tel +353 1 6760261
Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
18th October 19th October 20th October 21st October 22nd October 23rd October
10.00am - 5.00pm 2.00pm - 5.00pm 2.00pm - 5.00pm 10.00am - 5.00pm 10.00am - 5.00pm 10.00am - 5.00pm
INTODUCTION
Art Nouveau, ornamental style of art that flourished between about 1890 and 1910 throughout Europe and the United States.
The most important places for architecture during this period were Brussels, Paris and Barcelona. The name 'Art nouveau' is French for 'new art'.
It represents the beginning of modernism in design(Modern Architecture). It occurred at a time when
Mass-produced consumer goods began to fill the marketplace, and
Designers, architects, and artist began to understand that the handcrafted work of centuries past could be lost.
Flourished in major European cities and emerged in the early 1890s in all the visual arts:
1. Painting 7. jewellery
2. Sculpture 8. clothing and
3. Architecture 9. furniture
4. Interior design
5. graphic arts
6. Posters
JOALHARIA POLACA DITA TENDÊNCIA NO DESIGN GLOBAL
A joalharia é um dos vários sectores de relevo na economia polaca, em especial devido ao âmbar.
A Polónia é neste momento o centro mundialmente mais conhecido de produção de peças com âmbar, sendo responsável por 70% da produção mundial de joalharia ornamentada com esta pedra semipreciosa.
No entanto o âmbar é apenas uma das vertentes da joalharia que pode encontrar neste catálogo de excelência que prova mais uma vez as extraordinárias capacidades deste magnífico país.
PORQUÊ INVESTIR NA POLÓNIA?
> 7ª maior economia da União Europeia
> É o país que mais fundos recebe da União Europeia
> Localização estratégica
> Mercado interno de grande dimensão
> População dinâmica e empreendedora
> País de extraordinária beleza
Interessado em mais conteúdo semelhante?
VISITE: http://adso.pt
Adam's HOMAN POTTERTON 7th September 2021
Our First Auction of the Autumn Auction Season will be the sale of the late Homan Potterton's collection of old master paintings, Irish Art, engravings, furniture and silver from his homes in Dublin and in the Gaillac region in France.
Homan Potterton was and remains an important figure in Irish Art and Culture.
Appointed in 1980 as the youngest ever Director of the National Gallery of Ireland, Homan set out creating a comprehensive catalogue of the Gallery's collection.
Although his time as Director was during a period of economic difficulty in Ireland which halted plans of refurbishment, Homan succeeded in securing major additions to the National Collection from the collection of Alfred and Clementine Beit.
Viewing Times
Friday 3rd September 10.00am - 5.00pm | Saturday 4th September 2.00pm - 5.00pm | Sunday 5th September 2.00pm - 5.00pm | Monday 6th September 10.00am - 5.00pm | Tuesday 7th September 10.00am - 12.00pm
Peter Clericuzio's presentation from the
Penn Urban Doctoral Symposium
May 13, 2011
Co-sponsored with Penn’s Urban Studies program, this symposium celebrates the work of graduating urban-focused doctoral candidates. Graduates present and discuss their dissertation findings. Luncheon attended by the students, their families and their committees follows.
Modern British & 20th Century Art – Live Online Wednesday 10 June, Sworders
Modern British & 20th Century Art – Live Online Wednesday 10 June,
https://www.sworder.co.uk/auction/search?au=874
https://sworder.auctioneersvault.com/catalogues/874/
Adam's HOMAN POTTERTON 7th September 2021
Our First Auction of the Autumn Auction Season will be the sale of the late Homan Potterton's collection of old master paintings, Irish Art, engravings, furniture and silver from his homes in Dublin and in the Gaillac region in France.
Homan Potterton was and remains an important figure in Irish Art and Culture.
Appointed in 1980 as the youngest ever Director of the National Gallery of Ireland, Homan set out creating a comprehensive catalogue of the Gallery's collection.
Although his time as Director was during a period of economic difficulty in Ireland which halted plans of refurbishment, Homan succeeded in securing major additions to the National Collection from the collection of Alfred and Clementine Beit.
Viewing Times
Friday 3rd September 10.00am - 5.00pm | Saturday 4th September 2.00pm - 5.00pm | Sunday 5th September 2.00pm - 5.00pm | Monday 6th September 10.00am - 5.00pm | Tuesday 7th September 10.00am - 12.00pm
Peter Clericuzio's presentation from the
Penn Urban Doctoral Symposium
May 13, 2011
Co-sponsored with Penn’s Urban Studies program, this symposium celebrates the work of graduating urban-focused doctoral candidates. Graduates present and discuss their dissertation findings. Luncheon attended by the students, their families and their committees follows.
Modern British & 20th Century Art – Live Online Wednesday 10 June, Sworders
Modern British & 20th Century Art – Live Online Wednesday 10 June,
https://www.sworder.co.uk/auction/search?au=874
https://sworder.auctioneersvault.com/catalogues/874/
Sworders Fine Interiors 4 - 5th December 2018Sworders
Sworders Fine Interiors 4 - 5th December 2018
FINE INTERIORS
at the Stansted Mountfitchet Auction Rooms
ORDER OF SALE
Day One - Tuesday 4 December
Lots 1 - 224 The Tim Wonnacott Collection Part One
Silver and Plate
Feature ‘Take a Walk on the Wild Side’
Lots 225 - 290 Silver
10 minute break
Feature ‘Under the Tree…’
Lots 291 - 500 Works of Art to include
Feature ‘Let there be Light’
A Private Collection of Canton Ivory
Card Cases (Lots 404 - 415)
A Private Collection of Indian Paintings
on Mica (Lots 430 - 458)
Feature An interview with Catriona Smith,
Head of Sworders Jewellery
Department
Day Two - Wednesday 5 December
Lots 501 - 557 The Selected Contents of The Priory,
Walsham-le-Willows, Suffolk
Feature ‘Eastern Promise’
Lots 561 - 590 Drawings, Watercolours and Prints
Lots 592 - 701 Oil Paintings
Lots 705 - 733 The Selected Contents of Foscote
Manor, Foscott, Buckinghamshire
Feature ‘The Christmas Table’
Lots 736 - 913 Furniture, Fire, Lighting and More
VIEWING TIMES
Friday 30 November 9am - 5pm
Saturday 1 December 10am - 1pm
Sunday 2 December 10am - 1pm
Monday 3 December 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 4 December From 9am
Wednesday 5 December From 9am
Items from The Collection of The Interior Design Firm Loyd-Paxton will be Off...associate14
The auction - online and absentee bidding only – will begin both days at 11 am Central time. Also up for bid will be a collection of David Webb jewelry, plus fine pieces by other makers.
Auction of Fine Jewellery, Diamonds
Watches & Silver - 48 HOUR TIMED ONLINE ONLY
Wednesday 24 March, 2021 at 1pm and Ends on Friday 26th from 1pm GMT
https://oreillysfineart.auctioneersvault.com/catalogue-march2021/
Nicholas Oakwell Couture, House Literature. A branding exercise and tool, printed in 2 countries and used to distribute to clients and media highlighting the process and history of the Nicholas Oakwell Couture London Atelier. Edited and created by Ellissa White.
Sworders Instinct, Scholarship - Curiosity 9 November 2022.pdfSworders
Instinct, Scholarship & Curiosity THE JAN FINCH COLLECTION Wednesday 9 November
Viewing
LONDON GALLERY
17-21 October | 10.30am-5pm
22 October | 11am-4pm
Bidding
ATTEND THE LIVE AUCTION
ONLINE
Bid live at www.sworder.co.uk (0% surcharge)
Sworders’ Delivery Service
We provide a worldwide, bespoke, delivery service, provided on a
‘not for profit basis’. The cost will depend on the lot(s) purchased
and the delivery destination.
Browse The Full Catalogue
sworder.co.uk
Contact
auctions@sworder.co.uk | 01279 817778
STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET SALEROOM
Sunday 6 November | 10am-1pm
Monday 7 November | 10am-5pm
Tuesday 8 November | 10am-5pm
Asian Art - Live Online
Thursday 28 May at 10am
ORDER OF SALE
Chinese Porcelain and Ceramics
Chinese Jade
Chinese Metalware, Silver and Cloisonné
Works of Art
Chinese Works on Paper
The Collection of William Orr Leitch and Katharine Leitch
Chinese Textiles
Chinese Furniture
Japanese Porcelain and Ceramics Japanese Works of Art
Japanese Works on Paper
Asian Art Books and Catalogues Chinese Works of Art - Part II Japanese Works of Art - Part II
Fine Jewellery,Watches & Silver
48 Hour Timed Online Auction, Starting 21st Oct 2020 at 1pm
Private viewings available by appointment only, subject to Covid-19 restrictions
Sunday 18th Oct from 12 - 4pm, Monday 19th Oct - Thurs 22nd Oct from 10 am - 4 pm Contact us at info@oreillysfineart.com or 01 453 0311
Sworders Mid Century Design Tuesday 23 June 2020Sworders
Mid-Century Design
Tuesday 23 June, 10am
Viewing by appointment, more details available on our website.
URL –
https://www.sworder.co.uk/auction/search?au=882
Old Masters British - European Art 27 September 2022.pdfSworders
OLD MASTER, BRITISH AND EUROPEAN ART
at the Stansted Mountfitchet Auction Rooms
Tuesday 27 September 2022 at 10am
ORDER OF SALE
Lots 1 - 92 Old Master, British and
European Art
Lots 93 - 112 The Estate of Sir Jack
and Lady Baer
Lots 113 - 340 Old Master, British and
European Art
VIEWING TIMES
We will be offering viewing at our Stansted
Mountfitchet saleroom as follows:
Friday 23 September 10am - 5pm
Saturday 24 September 10am - 1pm
Sunday 25 September 10am - 1pm
Monday 26 September 10am - 5pm
ONLINE BIDDING
Bid live at www.sworder.co.uk (0% surcharge)
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Contact: Jane Oakley
Telephone: 01279 817778
Email: auctions@sworder.co.uk
Sworders The Russell Barnes Collection 1 March 2022Sworders
The Russell Barnes Collection – Early Jazz, Opera and Gramophones
Tuesday 1 March
At The Stansted Mountfitchet Auction Rooms
Viewing
We will be offering viewing by appointment only, to be held at our Stansted Auction Rooms, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8GE. Thirty-minute time slots will be available from:
Fri 25 Feb, 9am - 5pm
Sun 27 Feb, 10am - 2pm
Mon 28 Feb, 9am - 5pm
URL
https://www.sworder.co.uk/auction/search/?au=1043
Sworders The Douglas Fairbanks Jr Collection 2 March 2022Sworders
The Douglas Fairbanks Jr Collection
Wednesday 2 March
At The Stansted Mountfitchet Auction Rooms
Viewing
Viewing
We will be offering viewing by appointment only, to be held at our Stansted Auction Rooms, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8GE. Thirty-minute time slots will be available from:
Fri 25 Feb, 9am - 5pm
Sun 27 Feb, 10am - 2pm
Mon 28 Feb, 9am - 5pm
URL
https://www.sworder.co.uk/auction/search/?au=1044
Auction Details -
Design
Tuesday 25 & Wednesday 26 January
At The Stansted Mountfitchet Auction Rooms
Viewing -
We will be offering viewing by appointment only, to be held at our Stansted Auction Rooms, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8GE.. Thirty minute time slots will be available from:
Fri 21 Jan, 9am - 5pm
Sat 22 Jan, 10am - 2pm
Sun 23 Jan, 10am - 2pm
Mon 24 Jan, 9am - 5pm
URL -
https://www.sworder.co.uk/auction/search/?au=1010
Auction Details –
Asian Art
Friday 5 November, 10am
At The Stansted Mountfitchet Auction Rooms
Viewing –
We will be offering viewing by appointment only, to be held at our London Gallery, 15 Cecil Court, London WC2N 4EZ. One-hour time slots will be available from:
Saturday 30 Oct,10am - 1pm;
Sunday 31 Oct, 10am - 1pm ;
Monday 1 Nov, 10am - 4pm;
Tuesday 2 Nov, 10am - 4pm;
Wednesday 3 Nov, 10am - 4pm;
Thursday 4 Nov, 10am - 4pm
Book Appointment
https://www.sworder.co.uk/appointments/
URL –
https://www.sworder.co.uk/auction/search/?au=992
Live Online - Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 October 2021 at 10am
ORDER OF SALE
Day One - Tuesday 19 October, from 10am
Lot 1 1958 Jaguar XK150
Lot 2 1970 Morris Mini Mk2
Lot 2A Bugatti Type 35 Sculpture
Lots 3-155 Arts and Crafts
Lots 156-233 The Lawrie Gatehouse Collection of Art Deco
Furniture and Travel Posters
Lots 234-359 Art Deco
Lots 360-398 The Trevor Coldrey Collection of Studio Pottery
Lots 399-420 Studio Pottery
Day Two - Wednesday 20 October, from 10am
Lots 421-427 ‘Salvage Hunters, the Restorers’
Lots 428-779 Mid-Century and Modern Furniture,
Lighting and Design
to include
Lots 530-540 Rock ‘n’ Roll and Guitars
VIEWING TIMES
We will be offering viewing by appointment. You can book
an appointment on our website.
Thirty-minute time slots will be available from:
Friday 15 October 9am - 5pm
Saturday 16 October 10am - 2pm
Sunday 17 October 10am - 2pm
Monday 18 October 9am - 5pm
ONLINE BIDDING
Bid live at www.sworder.co.uk (0% surcharge)
Sworders Modern Contemporary Art 5th October 2021Sworders
MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART
Live Online – Tuesday 5 October 2021 at 10am
ORDER OF SALE
Lots 1-23 Gre
at Bardfield and Benton End
Lots 24-132 20th Century
to include
Lots 84-108 The Elsie Henderson
Collection
Lots 133-214 Modern British
Lots 215-353 Modern and Contemporary
to include
Lots 229-253 The Curwen Print Study
Centre Collection
Sworders The Sally Hunter, Ian Posgate Collection 18th May 2021Sworders
O R D E R O F S A L E T U E S D AY 1 8 MAY V I E W I N G
Due to current social distancing restrictions, we will be offering viewing
by appointment only. You can book an appointment on our website.
Thirty-minute time slots will be available from:
Saturday 15 May 10am-4pm
Sunday 16 May 10am-4pm
Monday 17 May 9am-5pm
S WO R D E R S ’ D E L I V E R Y S E R V I C E
We are able to provide a bespoke shipping cost based on the lot and
delivery destination, anywhere in the world. Should you be successful
in buying larger items, a specific shipping estimate will need to be
requested after the sale using the link in your invoice email; this also
includes all requests for international delivery.
Lots 1-19
The Conservatory
Lots 20-68
The Hall
Lots 69-124
The Drawing Room
The Dining Room
Lots 125-177
Lots 178-210
The Study
Lots 211-263A The Breakfast Room
Lots 264-320 The Master Bedroom
Lots 321-349 The Upstairs Gallery
Lots 350-370 The Chinese Bedroom
Lots 372-450 Other Bedrooms
Lots 451-466 The Garden
Sworders Modern British and 20th Century Art 20 October 2020Sworders
Modern British & 20th Century Art
Tuesday 20 October
At the Stansted Mountfitchet Auction Rooms
Viewing -
Due to current social distancing restrictions, we will be offering viewing by appointment only. One hour time slots will be available from:
Sunday 18 October,10am - 1pm;
Monday 19 October, 9am - 5pm
Book Appointment
URL -
https://www.sworder.co.uk/auction/search/?au=910
Sworders Asian Art Friday 6 November, 10am
At the Stansted Mountfitchet Auction Rooms
Viewing –
Viewing will be held at our Stansted Mountfitchet Auction Rooms. However, due to current social distancing restrictions, we will be offering viewing by appointment only.
One hour time slots will be available from from Saturday 31 October - Thursday 5 November, 10am – 4pm.
Book Appointment
URL –
https://www.sworder.co.uk/auction/search/?au=914
Sworders Sporting Art Wildlife, Dogs 6 october 2020Sworders
Sporting Art, Wildlife & Dogs Auction has gone live.
AUCTION DETAILS
Sporting Art, Wildlife & Dogs Auction
Tuesday 6 October, 1pm
At the Stansted Auction Rooms
VIEWING
Due to current social distancing restrictions, we will be offering viewing by appointment only. You can book an appointment on our website.
One hour time slots will be available from:
Friday 2 October, 9am - 5pm
Sunday 4 October, 10am - 1pm
Monday 5 October, 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 6 October, 9am - 1pm
URL
https://www.sworder.co.uk/auction/details/A891-sporting-art-wildlife-and-dogs---live-online/?au=901
Sworders Arts, Crafts and Art Deco Sep 2020Sworders
ORDER OF SALE
Lots 1 - 3 Motor Cars
Lots 4 - 286 Aesthetic, Art Nouveau
and Arts & Crafts Furniture,
Works Of Art and Ceramics,
to include a Collection of
Stanley Webb Davies Furniture
(lots 225-259)
a 10-minute break
Lots 287 - 542 Art Deco Furniture and Lighting
Sworders Fine Interiors to include Silver 21 - 22 JulySworders
Fine Interiors to include Silver
Tuesday 21 & Wednesday 22 July, 10am
At The Stansted Mountfitchet Auction Rooms
Viewing -
Viewing By Appointment
Wednesday 15 – Monday 20 July, 9.30am-4.30pm, including Saturday and Sunday.
To book an appointment please visit www.sworder.co.uk/appointments
URL -
https://www.sworder.co.uk/auction/search/?au=902
Sworders Fine Jewellery, Watches and Designer Handbags Tuesday 7 July Sworders
Sworders Fine Jewellery, Watches and Designer Handbags Tuesday 7 July
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Designer Handbags
Tuesday 7 July, 10am
Viewing
Viewing is by appointment only. To book an appointment please click here.
URL
https://www.sworder.co.uk/auction/search?au=886
Modern British & 20th Century Art Part II – Timed Auction 29 May – 14 JuneSworders
Modern British & 20th Century Art Part II –
Timed Auction
29 May – 14 June
https://www.sworder.co.uk/auction/search?au=922
https://sworder.auctioneersvault.com/catalogues/922/
Sworders Jewellery, Watches and Couture Tuesday 19 May, 10amSworders
JEWELLERY, COUTURE AND HANDBAGS
Live Online -
Tuesday 19 May 2020 at 10am
ORDER OF SALE
Jewellery
Gemstones
Watches
Silver and Silver-Plated Ware Designer Jewellery
and Miscellaneous
Couture and Designer Items Handbags
Sworders Fine Interiors including Books and Manuscripts 10 & 11 MarchSworders
Fine Interiors including Books and Manuscripts
Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 March
At The Stansted Mountfitchet Auction Rooms
Viewing –
Friday 6 March 2020, 9am - 5pm
Sunday 8 March 2020, 10am - 1pm
Monday 9 March 2020, 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 10 March 2020, from 9am
Wednesday 11 March 2020, from 9am
URL –
https://www.sworder.co.uk/auction/search?au=876
thGAP - BAbyss in Moderno!! Transgenic Human Germline Alternatives ProjectMarc Dusseiller Dusjagr
thGAP - Transgenic Human Germline Alternatives Project, presents an evening of input lectures, discussions and a performative workshop on artistic interventions for future scenarios of human genetic and inheritable modifications.
To begin our lecturers, Marc Dusseiller aka "dusjagr" and Rodrigo Martin Iglesias, will give an overview of their transdisciplinary practices, including the history of hackteria, a global network for sharing knowledge to involve artists in hands-on and Do-It-With-Others (DIWO) working with the lifesciences, and reflections on future scenarios from the 8-bit computer games of the 80ies to current real-world endeavous of genetically modifiying the human species.
We will then follow up with discussions and hands-on experiments on working with embryos, ovums, gametes, genetic materials from code to slime, in a creative and playful workshop setup, where all paticipant can collaborate on artistic interventions into the germline of a post-human future.
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Explore the multifaceted world of Muntadher Saleh, an Iraqi polymath renowned for his expertise in visual art, writing, design, and pharmacy. This SlideShare delves into his innovative contributions across various disciplines, showcasing his unique ability to blend traditional themes with modern aesthetics. Learn about his impactful artworks, thought-provoking literary pieces, and his vision as a Neo-Pop artist dedicated to raising awareness about Iraq's cultural heritage. Discover why Muntadher Saleh is celebrated as "The Last Polymath" and how his multidisciplinary talents continue to inspire and influence.
2137ad Merindol Colony Interiors where refugee try to build a seemengly norm...luforfor
This are the interiors of the Merindol Colony in 2137ad after the Climate Change Collapse and the Apocalipse Wars. Merindol is a small Colony in the Italian Alps where there are around 4000 humans. The Colony values mainly around meritocracy and selection by effort.
2137ad - Characters that live in Merindol and are at the center of main storiesluforfor
Kurgan is a russian expatriate that is secretly in love with Sonia Contado. Henry is a british soldier that took refuge in Merindol Colony in 2137ad. He is the lover of Sonia Contado.
The Legacy of Breton In A New Age by Master Terrance LindallBBaez1
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2. The John Barnett Collection of Scales
20th Century Design
johnblack@sworder.co.uk
Out of the Ordinary
markwilkinson@sworder.co.uk
Fine Interiors
British and European Furniture, Works of Art and Books
entries close 17 January
fineinteriors@sworder.co.uk
Fine Wine and Port
entries close 7 February
finewine@sworder.co.uk
Modern British & 20th Century Art
entries close 13 March
janeoakley@sworder.co.uk
Asian Art (at the Westbury Mayfair Hotel, London)
entries close 27 March
yexueli@sworder.co.uk
Asian Art - Part 2
entries close 27 March
yexueli@sworder.co.uk
Mid-Century Modern Design
entries close 3 April
johnblack@sworder.co.uk
Sporting Art , Wildlife and Dogs
entries close 17 April
janeoakley@sworder.co.uk
Fine Interiors
British and European Furniture, Works of Art and Silver
entries close 1 May
fineinteriors@sworder.co.uk
SPECIALIST AUCTIONS | JANUARY - JUNE 2020
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3. Chairman’s Introduction
Welcome to Sworders’ 2019 newsletter, where we review another eventful year and
look forward to what we hope will be an equally eventful 2020.
The year began with the first of two house contents sales, the Collection of
Barbara Holliday, removed from ‘The Gales’ in the far, far north west of Cumbria.
Mrs Holliday’s particular passion was for the work of late 20th century Royal
Academicians. The auction met with an enthusiastic response, a 95% sold rate
and was led by works by Mary Fedden and Cumbrian artist Sheila Fell.
The summer brought the contents of Alderley House from Gloucestershire,
a quintessentially Cotswold manor house, recently furnished in the English
country house style. On offer were the extensive contents, ranging from
a grand piano to a clay pigeon launcher.
In March we opened our London Gallery in Cecil Court, on the edge of
Covent Garden; this proved an invaluable asset during our successful
Asian Art Auction, which was viewed entirely from there during the
week prior to auction.
I am also delighted to have been able to recruit several
leading and impressive new members of staff, including Luke
Macdonald and Stephen Giles.
Next year begins with the John Barnett Collection of Scales,
an exciting new season of 20th Century auctions and the
ever-extraordinary Out of the Ordinary auction in February.
Thank you for your much-valued support throughout
the year. I look forward to meeting as many of you as
possible during 2020.
Guy Schooling
Chairman
Contents
2 The London
Gallery
3 Hertford Office
4&5 New Arrivals
6 20th Century Design &
Modern Art at Sworders
7 20th Century Design
8 Modern British & 20th Century
Art
9 Asian Art
10 Out of the Ordinary
11 Jewellery
12 Sworders’ House Sales
13 Fine Interiors
14&15 2019 Highlights
4. The London
Gallery
It has been a long-held ambition for Sworders to
attain a central London presence, this was realised
when, at the beginning of the year, we acquired
15 Cecil Court.
Located in the very heart of London’s theatre
district, adjacent to vibrant Covent Garden and
Leicester Square, Cecil Court is truly one of
London’s hidden gems. The picturesque Victorian
thoroughfare with its esoteric new and second-
hand book shops, antique shops and art galleries,
already a favourite amongst collectors, has proved
the perfect setting for our smart new Gallery
space.
The 700 square feet of exhibition space has
hosted evening previews for our spring auction
of Modern & Contemporary Prints, the autumn
auction of Modern British and 20th Century Art
and a display of contemporary works by second
year students from The Slade School of Fine Art.
Our successful November Asian Art Auction and
December London Sale were viewed solely within
the Gallery.
Opening Times
Monday - Friday 10.30am-5pm
late opening accommodated upon request
15 Cecil Court | London | WC2N 4EZ
T: 020 3971 2500
E: london@sworder.co.uk
@sworderslondon
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5. Hertford Office
Sworders’ Hertford Office is situated in St Andrew
Street in the historic heart of the county town.
The team, led by Daniel Webster and Alex
Froggatt, offer valuation and sales advice across
Hertfordshire, North London, Bedfordshire
and beyond to private clients and professional
colleagues.
Every Thursday we offer an ‘open house’ providing
free auction valuations from 10am - 4pm on a
wide range of objects, including watches, clocks,
glassware, furniture, ceramics, silver and works of
art. In addition we hold regular valuation events
with our specialists including Asian art, pictures
and jewellery.
We also conduct successful valuation days in
Harpenden on the last Wednesday of each month.
Senior valuer Daniel Webster has an extensive
and broad-based knowledge, with a particular
interest in wristwatches and the Arts and Crafts
Movement. Alex Froggatt again has a broad-based
knowledge, with a particular interest in 19th and
20th century glassware.
In 2020, Sworders celebrate twenty years in
Hertford. We are proud of the reputation the
office has developed in that time and the changes
and growth that have taken place - it is now
an integral part of the local economy, with a
wonderful reputation.
Opening Times
Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
42 St. Andrew Street | Hertford | SG14 1JA
T: 01992 583 508
E: hertfordoffice@sworder.co.uk
@swordershertford
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6. Luke Macdonald Stephen Giles
Luke joined after thirteen years as
Head of Furniture and Operations
Director with Cheffins, where
he secured and handled major
consignments and estates.
He joins Sworders as a member
of the board and we welcome
his enormous expertise and
enthusiasm. His role at Sworders
will include business development
- he has a long and distinguished
record of attracting high-quality
consignments from all over the
country and we are confident
he will continue to do so with
Sworders, thus enabling us to
continue our growth across many
disciplines.
A former Director of Jewellery with
international auction rooms in
London and Geneva, Stephen joins
to oversee business development
from our London Gallery.
Whilst his principal expertise lies
with fine jewellery and watches,
Stephen has an extensive broadly
based knowledge including
Chinese works of art, English
furniture and ceramics. He is
available to undertake valuations
and offer his extensive expertise
to clients throughout London and
beyond.
lukemacdonald@sworder.co.uk stephengiles@sworder.co.uk
NewArrivals
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7. Catrin JonesAlexander Hallett
Alex has many years’ experience
as an auctioneer and valuer. He
joins our Fine Interiors team
working with James Pickup to
continue the impressive growth
in these, our flagship, sales. Alex’s
principal areas of expertise include
English and Continental furniture
and works of art, he also has an
understanding of Asian Art and he
is currently learning Mandarin.
Catrin joins our jewellery
department. Her qualifications
include membership of the
Institute of Registered Valuers
and graduate gemmologist of
the Gemmological Institute of
America. For four years she has
worked for a retail jewellers in
Surrey, as Assistant Manager and
buyer of second-hand and antique
jewellery. She thus brings a great
level of expertise and experience
to our growing department.
alexanderhallett@sworder.co.uk catrinjones@sworder.co.uk
Leah Coley-Fisher
Leah has always had an extensive
interest in the arts, having attained
a BA (Hons) degree in Fine Art from
Bath Spa University and an MA
degree in the History of Art from
Birkbeck, University of London.
She previously worked in a leading
London auction room where she
assisted in the Objects of Vertu
and Jewellery department before
joining us to manage our London
Gallery.
leahcoley-fisher@sworder.co.uk
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8. 20th Century Design &
Modern Art at Sworders
The continuing popularity of 20th century and contemporary art and design has led us
to further expand our auction programme. We are delighted to announce a range of
new and exciting sales covering the Arts & Crafts Movement, Mid-Century Design and
the very British phenomenon of the Swinging 60s.
In 2020
Tuesday 28 January
20TH CENTURY DESIGN
Tuesday 11 February
OUT OF THE ORDINARY
Tuesday 28 April
MODERN BRITISH AND 20TH
CENTURY ART
Entries close 13 March
Wednesday 27 May
MID-CENTURY AND MODERN
DESIGN
Entries close 3 April
Tuesday 21 July
ARTS AND CRAFTS AND BEYOND
Entries close 5 June
Tuesday 13 October
20TH CENTURY DESIGN
Entries close 28 August
Tuesday 27 October
MODERN BRITISH AND 20TH CENTURY ART
Entries close 11 September
Tuesday 24 November
THE SWINGING SIXTIES
Entries close 25 September
1900
THE ARTS & CRAFTS
MOVEMENT
1910
First World War
1920
1930
1950
1970
2000
1940
1960
1980
ART DECO
Second World War
Festival of Britain
MID CENTURY
MODERN DESIGN
Wall Street Crash
First Man on the Moon
Olympic Games London
THE SWINGING SIXTIES
D-Day
Commercial TV Begins
Invention of the
World Wide Web
England Win the Football
World Cup
Star Wars Premiered
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A NEW MILLENNIUM
9. 20th Century Design
TUESDAY 28 JANUARY 2020
The 28 January auction includes furniture from the London home and Hampshire retreat of American architect MJ Long
(1939-2018) who together with her husband Colin St John Wilson (1922-2007) designed the British Library in London.
The collection gives a tantalising glimpse into their friendship with artists Eduardo Paolozzi, whose giant bronze ‘Newton’
sits in the British Library courtyard, and RB Kitaj, whose massive tapestry, based on his painting ‘If Not, Not’, hangs in the
Library entrance hall.
Also included are pieces from the collection of Tom Munro, a London-based fashion photographer who continues to work
with many of the leading fashion houses, models and celebrities.
John Black - johnblack@sworder.co.uk 9
10. Modern British &
20th Century Art
The market for 20th Century and Modern British
Art is thriving and dynamic with artists and
artistic styles moving in and out of fashion with
bewildering speed. Sworders’ knowledge and
expertise provide an essential guide through this
exciting and challenging marketplace.
East Anglia has had, perhaps, more imaginative
and successful artists based in the area during
the last 200 years than any other area of the UK,
with the possible exception of Cornwall and St
Ives. We have enjoyed particular success with
Great Bardfield Artists including Eric Ravilious and
Edward Bawden, and with The Benton End School
led by Cedric Morris for whose work we currently
hold the world record auction price of £204,000.
Jane Oakley – janeoakley@sworder.co.uk
FORTHCOMING AUCTIONS
Tuesday 28 April entries close 13 March
Tuesday 27 October entries close 11 September
Sold £50,000 Emily Young (b.1951)
‘THE FORMALITY OF COUPLES’ Stone
Sold £204,000 Cedric Morris (1889-1982) 'FOXGLOVE'
Signed and dated '32 l.l., also signed, inscribed with title
and dated verso, oil on canvas
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11. Asian Art
As the Chinese economy has flourished, so has the appetite and demand for
Chinese works of art. This is a dynamic sector of the market which requires
considerable skill and expertise to negotiate successfully. Sworders’ Asian Art
auctions, firmly established fixtures in the international auction calendar, are
staged to coincide with Asian Art Weeks in London, when leading dealers
and collectors descend on the capital in May and November.
Our Asian Art department is headed by Yexue Li whose knowledge and
expertise is key to our success. For our clients’ ease and convenience the
auctions are displayed in our central London gallery and conducted in
The Westbury Hotel adjacent to New Bond Street.
Yexue Li – yexueli@sworder.co.uk
FORTHCOMING AUCTIONS
Friday 15 May (at the Westbury Mayfair Hotel, London) and
Wednesday 20 May entries close 27 March
Friday 6 November (at the Westbury Mayfair Hotel, London) and
Wednesday 11 November entries close 4 September
Sold £92,000 A Chinese famille rose charger,
19th century
Sold £485,000 A Chinese imperial inscribed
famille rose wall vase, Qianlong (1736-1795)
Sold £39,500 A Chinese gilt
bronze Mahakala
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12. The 2020 Out of the Ordinary sale will be the largest ever with
over 500 lots of the weird and the wonderful, including:
Folk Art | Fine Taxidermy | Witchcraft | Macabre | Tribal Art
Medical History | Military Art | Space Travel | Grayson Perry
Waxworks | Magic | Erotica | Mermaids | Punk | Devil Worship
Film Posters | Photography | Pictures | Unusual Signs | Hammer
Horror | Contemporary Art | Circus | Palmistry | Freaks | Glamour
Arcade Machines | Contemporary Sculpture | Marilyn Monroe
Travel History | Motoring Art
We are pleased to announce that the sale will include the
weird and wonderful world of Harry Diamond.
Harry Diamond is an artist, obsessor and visionary who creates
for his own enjoyment, he is an eccentric whose extraordinary
collection is an extension of his personality. We challenge
you to come and be amazed, inspired and delighted by his
extraordinary ‘Le Dark Fantastique’ collection.
Mark Wilkinson - markwilkinson@sworder.co.uk
Out of the Ordinary
Taxidermy rat from Harry Potter and
the Sorcerer’s Stone
Items from the Harry Diamond ‘Le Dark
Fantastique’ Collection.
A 1930s theatrical dragon full head
mask, possibly French
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2020
13. Sworders’ auctions of Jewellery and Watches are a successful and established fixture. The demand for both
jewellery and wristwatches is international, with buyers from the USA, the Middle and Far East regularly competing,
especially for natural pearls, fine gemstones and designer wristwatches. The market is broad-based with 18th and
19th century pieces as popular as the work of more modern designers such as Sybil Dunlop and Andrew Grima. Our
jewellery team has been strengthened with the arrival of Stephen Giles a former head of a leading London auction
room’s jewellery department. To accommodate the continuing growth and demand, we plan to further develop our
calendar of sales next year.
FORTHCOMING AUCTIONS
Wednesday 8 April - Jewellery, Silver & Luxury Goods entries close 13 March
Tuesday 7 July - Fine Jewellery, Watches & Luxury Handbags entries close 7 May
Wednesday 9 September - Jewellery, Silver & Luxury Goods entries close 14 August
Tuesday 10 November - Fine Jewellery, Watches & Luxury Handbags entries close 11 September
Jewellery
Catriona Smith
catrionasmith@sworder.co.uk
Stephen Giles
stephengiles@sworder.co.uk
Catrin Jones
catrinjones@sworder.co.uk
Sold £4,500 A French late 19th century
diamond set brooch pendant, c.1890
Sold £16,000 An Art Deco single stone diamond
ring, with an old European cut diamond
Sold £8,000 A gentlemen’s 18ct gold Patek
Philippe Calatrava mechanical strap watch
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14. The two principal criteria to a successful auction remain presentation and
provenance. Our fully illustrated and stylishly presented catalogues offer
the former and a single owner house contents or collection the latter.
Sworders have enjoyed considerable success during the last two
years offering several substantial and eagerly sought-after house
contents for auction.
These auctions are overseen by the senior management team,
who remain as the point of contact for the client, whilst
working closely with our specialist departments to ensure
the highest quality of service and experience.
Our ability to effectively market these auctions,
ensuring they are seen by the right audience, has
resulted in them often exceeding their estimates.
For further advice contact -
Guy Schooling
guyschooling@sworder.co.uk
Luke Macdonald
lukemacdonald@sworder.co.uk
Sworders’ House
Sales
THE PRINCIPAL CONTENTS OF NORTH MYMMS PARK
Tuesday 17 & Wednesday 18 April 2018
THE BARBARA HOLLIDAY COLLECTION
Tuesday 15 January 2019
THE PRINCIPAL CONTENTS OF ALDERLEY HOUSE
Tuesday 23 July 2019
Recent Sworders’
Successes
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15. Fine Interiors
UPPER SWELL FARM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Sworders are delighted to offer the excess contents, following the recent sale, of Upper Swell Farm, the interiors of which
have been curated by interior designer, Felicity Loudon of ‘The Private House’.
The furnishings reflect a painted Swedish style, which include marble top console tables, columns, cupboards, commodes
and mirrors, upholstery, bronzes, clocks, lamps and lighting.
To be offered as a collection within the March Fine Interiors Sale.
Sworders’ flagship auctions remain our Fine Interiors Sales where we offer British and European paintings, furniture and
works of art, which aim to provide homes with lustre and a sense of style and theatre. The catalogues, in a ‘magalogue’
style which illustrate how pieces may look in a domestic setting, continue to set the standard for auction catalogue
presentation.
James Pickup and Alexander Hallett - fineinteriors@sworder.co.uk
THE JAMES BRETT COLLECTION
Over forty years in the business, James has dealt in English and Continental furniture, sculpture and metalwork. He has
made many friends in the trade and created an international following of private clients who trust him for both his
integrity and unerring eye for quality and style. A friend of many years describes him thus ‘He is one of a dying breed,
eccentric in the nicest possible way. He would never wear a pinstripe suit and makes up his own mind about how to do
business’. Ill health has now forced James to part with some of his final treasures.
TUESDAY 10 & WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 2020
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16. Sold £25,000 A French kingwood and gilt
bronze-mounted vitrine, by François Linke
Sold £34,500 A Chinese gilt bronze incense
burner, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
2019 Highlights
Sold £21,000 A yellow and white gold, single
stone, fancy vivid yellow diamond ring
Sold £5,000 A silver beaker, by
William Egan & Sons of Cork 1930
Sold £19,000 Maurice
Guiraud-Rivière (1881-1947),
'The Comet'
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Sold £16,500 An Ice Age (Pleistocene)
cave bear skeleton
Sold £21,500 Craigie
Aitchison RA (1926-2009)
CRUCIFIXION
Sold £64,000 Cedric Morris
(1889-1982) DROUGHT,
OXFORDSHIRE, 1933
17. Sold £40,000 Emile Claus (Belgian, 1849-1924) A PASTORAL SCENE WITH CHILDREN AND CATTLE
BY A POND, oil on canvas
Sold £122,000 An Italian carved marble
bust of an emperor
Sold £39,500 A Chinese tea bowl, Yongzheng (1723-1735)
Sold £3,700 A pair of Clarice Cliff 'Football'
meiping vases
Sold £2,800 A Chanel matelassé lambskin leather shoulder bag
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Sold £3,000 A Minton majolica
tortoise teapot and cover
Sold £39,500 Mary Fedden RA (1915-2012)
'GARDEN BUNCH'
Sold £5,000 A late Victorian sapphire and
diamond sunburst brooch/pendant, c.1890
18. Sporting Art, Wildlife
and Dogs
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Edward Henry Corbould (1815-1906)
THE CANTERBURY PILGRIMS
Oil on card
Est. £4,000-6,000