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# George Alan Swanson (1908–1968)

George Alan Swanson is an American artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $375. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by George Alan Swanson is recorded as sold in 2023 for $800; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Alan Swanson work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Alan Swanson work is $375.

The median George Alan Swanson work on paper sells for $375 across 43 lots.

The median George Alan Swanson painting sells for $500 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $500 | $625 | — | 2019-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $375‡ | $3,750 | 97.7% | 2023-02-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,875 | $3,750 | — | 2019-06-24 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $296–$750‡ | $375‡ | $875 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,875 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $625 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $375 |

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 George Alan Swanson worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Alan Swanson work is $375. The median George Alan Swanson work on paper sells for $375 across 43 lots. The median George Alan Swanson painting sells for $500 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a George Alan Swanson work on paper?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Alan Swanson work on paper is $375. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is George Alan Swanson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Alan Swanson work on paper is $3,750.

### What is George Alan Swanson's auction record?

George Alan Swanson's auction record is $3,750, set in 2019.

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

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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.