Herman van Swanevelt (1590–1665)
Herman van Swanevelt is a Dutch artist with 186 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,800. 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 Herman van Swanevelt is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,910; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herman van Swanevelt work is $1,800.
The median Herman van Swanevelt painting sells for $5,466 across 45 lots.
The median Herman van Swanevelt print sells for $392 across 22 lots.
The median Herman van Swanevelt work on paper sells for $3,935 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Herman van Swanevelt paintings typically sell for $2,987–$19,406 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 41 | $392‡ | $1,800 | 53.7% | 2026-06-03 |
| Paintings | 63 | $5,466†‡ | $33,947 | 71.4% | 2026-04-21 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $3,935 | $6,755 | 33.3% | 2000-07-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $31,310† | $33,947 | — | 2008-06-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Herman van Swanevelt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (41 lots) median $392 with 53.7% sell-through. Paintings (63 lots) median $5,466, record $33,947. A typical Herman van Swanevelt painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $31,310.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $156–$768‡ | $416‡ | $1,800 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,260–$15,458†‡ | $1,800†‡ | $30,240 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $2,987–$19,406†‡ | $7,241†‡ | $33,947 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,377–$4,427† | $2,995† | $5,085† |
† 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 | 2008 | $33,947 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $32,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $6,755 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,136‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $1,115 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Herman van Swanevelt worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herman van Swanevelt work is $1,800. The median Herman van Swanevelt painting sells for $5,466 across 45 lots. The median Herman van Swanevelt print sells for $392 across 22 lots. The median Herman van Swanevelt work on paper sells for $3,935 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Herman van Swanevelt paintings typically sell for $2,987–$19,406 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 Herman van Swanevelt painting?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herman van Swanevelt painting is $5,466. 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 Herman van Swanevelt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Herman van Swanevelt painting is $33,947.
What is the average price of a Herman van Swanevelt print?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herman van Swanevelt print is $392. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Herman van Swanevelt's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Herman van Swanevelt print is $1,800.
What is the average price of a medium Herman van Swanevelt painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Herman van Swanevelt painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,241, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Herman van Swanevelt print?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Herman van Swanevelt print (small (under 50 cm)) is $416, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Herman van Swanevelt's auction record?
Herman van Swanevelt's auction record is $33,947, set in 2008.
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