Frans Swagers (1756–1836)
What is Frans Swagers’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Frans Swagers at 14 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,123 including buyer’s premium (middle half $966–$1,977, n=6). The auction record is $15,599 for Paysages de forêt avec une bergère et son troupeau sur un chemin (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $3,108 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $2,601 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,551 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Frans Swagers is a Dutch artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,601. 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 Frans Swagers sold in 2025 for $3,108, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frans Swagers on OpeningBid →What is a Frans Swagers work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans Swagers work is $2,601.
The median Frans Swagers painting sells for $2,601 across 15 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 | 21 | $2,601†‡ | $15,034 | 71.4% | 2025-12-10 |
† 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) | 6 | $980–$4,863† | $1,551† | $6,481 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,907–$6,617†‡ | $2,601†‡ | $15,034 |
† 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 | 2009 | $15,034 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $10,126 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frans Swagers worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frans Swagers work is $2,601. The median Frans Swagers painting sells for $2,601 across 15 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 Frans Swagers painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frans Swagers painting is $2,601. 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 Frans Swagers's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frans Swagers painting is $15,034.
What is Frans Swagers's auction record?
Frans Swagers's auction record is $15,599, set in 2008.
See the full Frans Swagers record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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