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# Gary Swanson

Gary Swanson is an artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $6,870.

A work by Gary Swanson sold in 2010 for $7,605, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gary Swanson work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gary Swanson work is $6,870.

The median Gary Swanson painting sells for $6,720 across 8 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $6,720 | $8,400 | — | 2022-07-23 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $6,099–$7,420 | $6,720 | $8,400 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $8,400 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $7,840 |

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 Gary Swanson worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gary Swanson work is $6,870. The median Gary Swanson painting sells for $6,720 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gary Swanson's auction record?

Gary Swanson's auction record is $14,560, set in 2007.

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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, “Gary Swanson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gary-swanson (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.