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# Gilbert Swimberghe (1927–2015)

## What is Gilbert Swimberghe’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 72 auction results for Gilbert Swimberghe at 7 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $400 including buyer’s premium (middle half $232–$1,022, n=11). The auction record is $6,129 for Table bleue (2020, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Table bleue, 1950 | Painting | $6,129 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2020 |
| 2 | GILBERT SWIMBERGHE (1927-2015), 1959 | Gouache on masonite | $5,516 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2020 |
| 3 | Still life, 1955 | Painting | $3,371 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2020 |
| 4 | GILBERT SWIMBERGHE (1927-2015), 1950 | Oil on canvas | $2,255 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1956 | Painting | $2,029 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2022 |
| 6 | GILBERT SWIMBERGHE (1927-2015), 1970 | Painting | $1,839 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2020 |
| 7 | Links, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $1,779 | Roseberys London | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1974 | Painting | $1,648 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2022 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1970 | Painting | $1,648 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2022 |
| 10 | Composition abstraite, 1986 | Huile sur toile | $1,606 | Bonhams | Dec 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $967 |
| Other | 12 | $636 |
| Prints | 12 | $369 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $737 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $552 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 72 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Gilbert Swimberghe is a Belgian artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,004. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Gilbert Swimberghe sold in 2025 for $1,363, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Gilbert Swimberghe work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Gilbert Swimberghe work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilbert Swimberghe work is $1,004.

The median Gilbert Swimberghe painting sells for $1,648 across 34 lots.

The median Gilbert Swimberghe print sells for $337 across 11 lots.

The median Gilbert Swimberghe work on paper sells for $737 across 13 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Gilbert Swimberghe paintings typically sell for $1,161–$2,805 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 17 | $337 | $619 | 64.7% | 2022-09-21 |
| Paintings | 41 | $1,648† | $6,129 | 82.9% | 2026-05-29 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $737† | $5,516 | 81.3% | 2026-01-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $1,004† | $1,302 | — | 2022-11-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $5,454† | $6,129 | — | 2020-09-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Gilbert Swimberghe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $337 with 64.7% sell-through. Paintings (41 lots) median $1,648, record $6,129. A typical Gilbert Swimberghe painting sells for around 4.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $5,454.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $317–$548 | $536 | $582 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $183–$337 | $244 | $619 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $468–$732 | $681 | $1,363 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $1,161–$2,805† | $1,648† | $6,129 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $2,130–$3,595† | $2,620† | $3,851† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $601–$1,080† | $790† | $2,635† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $6,129 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $5,516 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $5,391† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,635† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $1,302 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $1,004† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $619 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $582 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Gilbert Swimberghe worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilbert Swimberghe work is $1,004. The median Gilbert Swimberghe painting sells for $1,648 across 34 lots. The median Gilbert Swimberghe print sells for $337 across 11 lots. The median Gilbert Swimberghe work on paper sells for $737 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gilbert Swimberghe paintings typically sell for $1,161–$2,805 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Gilbert Swimberghe painting?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gilbert Swimberghe painting is $1,648. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gilbert Swimberghe's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gilbert Swimberghe painting is $6,129.

### What is the average price of a Gilbert Swimberghe print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gilbert Swimberghe print is $337.

### What is Gilbert Swimberghe's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gilbert Swimberghe print is $619.

### What is the average price of a Gilbert Swimberghe work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gilbert Swimberghe work on paper is $737. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gilbert Swimberghe's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Gilbert Swimberghe work on paper is $5,516.

### What is the average price of a medium Gilbert Swimberghe painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gilbert Swimberghe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,648, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Gilbert Swimberghe work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gilbert Swimberghe work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $790, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gilbert Swimberghe's auction record?

Gilbert Swimberghe's auction record is $6,129, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.