Bo Swenson
What is Bo Swenson’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Bo Swenson at 9 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $668 including buyer’s premium (middle half $446–$1,194, n=28). The auction record is $2,407 for BO SWENSON (1932-2022). Utan titel, olja på duk, signerad, daterad aug -19 a tergo. (2026, Stockholms Auktionsverk). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 14 | $1,000 |
| Paintings | 14 | $423 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,200 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $334 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Bo Swenson is an artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $618. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bo Swenson sold in 2026 for $1,679, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bo Swenson work is $618.
The median Bo Swenson painting sells for $435 across 19 lots.
The median Bo Swenson print sells for $60 across 5 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $60‡ | $90‡ | — | 2026-07-13 |
| Paintings | 30 | $435‡ | $1,357 | 63.3% | 2026-08-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,793† | $2,407 | — | 2026-10-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bo Swenson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $60. Paintings (30 lots) median $435, record $1,357. A typical Bo Swenson painting sells for around 7.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $1,793.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $230–$334‡ | $250‡ | $376 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $334–$500‡ | $452‡ | $755‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $634–$1,119‡ | $788‡ | $1,357 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,357 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $90‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $78‡ |
‡ 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 Bo Swenson worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bo Swenson work is $618. The median Bo Swenson painting sells for $435 across 19 lots. The median Bo Swenson print sells for $60 across 5 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Bo Swenson painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bo Swenson painting is $435. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bo Swenson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bo Swenson painting is $1,357.
What is Bo Swenson's auction record?
Bo Swenson's auction record is $2,407, set in 2026.
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