Francis Swaine (1710–1782)
What is Francis Swaine’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Francis Swaine at 16 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,416 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,608–$19,730, n=5). The auction record is $37,000 for Capture of the Chausey Islands, 1756, with a British Squadron in the Gulf of St. Malo (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $7,313 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $5,486 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,062 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Francis Swaine is a British (modern) artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $3,413. 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 Francis Swaine sold in 2025 for $4,416, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Swaine work is $3,413.
The median Francis Swaine painting sells for $4,416 across 29 lots.
The median Francis Swaine work on paper sells for $574 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $4,416‡ | $23,933 | 76.3% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $574†‡ | $1,148 | — | 2026-02-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $23,933 | $37,000 | — | 2018-12-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $813–$8,403‡ | $1,622‡ | $23,933 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $3,576–$12,383 | $5,486 | $20,000 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $472–$975†‡ | $574†‡ | $1,148 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2018 | $23,933 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $20,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,148 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $975 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Francis Swaine worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Swaine work is $3,413. The median Francis Swaine painting sells for $4,416 across 29 lots. The median Francis Swaine work on paper sells for $574 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 Francis Swaine painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Swaine painting is $4,416. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Francis Swaine's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Swaine painting is $23,933.
What is the average price of a small Francis Swaine painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Francis Swaine painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,622, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Francis Swaine painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francis Swaine painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,486, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Francis Swaine's auction record?
Francis Swaine's auction record is $23,933, set in 2018.
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