Betty Swanwick (1915–1989)
What is Betty Swanwick’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Betty Swanwick at 6 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $662 including buyer’s premium (middle half $662–$1,307, n=7). The auction record is $11,795 for The Walk to the Paradise Garden (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Walk to the Paradise Garden, 1981 | Pencil | $11,795 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 2 | Feeding the Flocks, 1915 | Watercolour | $10,492 | Bonhams | Mar 2024 |
| 3 | One Amongst Us; and a preliminary study, 1915 | Pencil | $9,436 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 4 | Pandora, 1915 | Watercolour | $8,878 | Bonhams | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | The Black Shepherd, 1915 | Pencil | $8,071 | Bonhams | Mar 2024 |
| 6 | The (Grain of) Mustard Seed, 1915 | Watercolour | $7,124 | Bonhams | Sep 2023 |
| 7 | Women preparing for a banquet, 1915 | Watercolour | $7,065 | Bonhams | Mar 2017 |
| 8 | THE AWAKENING c.1976 | <p>watercolour on paper </p> | $6,543 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | The Right Chair for the Occasion, 1915 | Watercolour | $6,332 | Bonhams | Sep 2023 |
| 10 | The River; Study for The River, 1915 | Pencil | $5,897 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | $4,528 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $2,178 |
| Prints | 7 | $678 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $5,124 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $807 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Betty Swanwick is a British (modern) artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,358. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Betty Swanwick sold in 2025 for $6,543, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Betty Swanwick work is $2,358.
The median Betty Swanwick work on paper sells for $1,533 across 25 lots.
The median Betty Swanwick painting sells for $6,699 across 8 lots.
The median Betty Swanwick print sells for $632 across 6 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $632‡ | $1,779‡ | 85.7% | 2024-08-13 |
| Paintings | 8 | $6,699‡ | $10,492 | — | 2024-07-17 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $1,533 | $11,795 | 86.2% | 2025-10-30 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Betty Swanwick's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $632 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $6,699, record $10,492. A typical Betty Swanwick painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $575–$632‡ | $632‡ | $1,779‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $5,942–$8,001‡ | $7,065‡ | $10,492 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $662–$1,241 | $789 | $11,795 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,715–$5,835 | $4,038 | $9,436 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $11,795 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $10,492 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $9,436 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $8,878 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,779‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $881 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Betty Swanwick worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Betty Swanwick work is $2,358. The median Betty Swanwick work on paper sells for $1,533 across 25 lots. The median Betty Swanwick painting sells for $6,699 across 8 lots. The median Betty Swanwick print sells for $632 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Betty Swanwick work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Betty Swanwick work on paper is $1,533.
What is Betty Swanwick's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Betty Swanwick work on paper is $11,795.
What is the average price of a medium Betty Swanwick work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Betty Swanwick work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,038, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Betty Swanwick work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Betty Swanwick work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $789, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Betty Swanwick's auction record?
Betty Swanwick's auction record is $11,795, set in 2011.
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