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# Herman van Swanevelt (1590–1665)

Herman van Swanevelt is a Dutch artist with 187 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.

**1 Herman van Swanevelt work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Herman van Swanevelt work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Herman van Swanevelt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herman-van-swanevelt (updated 2026-11-03).

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.