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# Betty Swanwick (1915–1989)

## What is Betty Swanwick’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | $4,528 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $2,178 |
| Prints | 7 | $678 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Betty Swanwick work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Betty Swanwick auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/betty-swanwick (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.