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# Hermann van Swanevelt (1600–1655)

Hermann van Swanevelt is a Dutch artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $825. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Hermann van Swanevelt sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,137 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hermann van Swanevelt work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann van Swanevelt work is $825.

The median Hermann van Swanevelt painting sells for $1,059 across 3 lots.

The median Hermann van Swanevelt print sells for $29 across 1 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 | 1 | $29† | $29† | — | 2026-09-06 |
| Paintings | 6 | $1,059† | $1,137† | 50% | 2026-02-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Hermann van Swanevelt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $29. Paintings (6 lots) median $1,059, record $1,137. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,137 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Hermann van Swanevelt painting sells for around 36× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,137† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,059† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $29† |

† 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 Hermann van Swanevelt worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermann van Swanevelt work is $825. The median Hermann van Swanevelt painting sells for $1,059 across 3 lots. The median Hermann van Swanevelt print sells for $29 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hermann van Swanevelt's auction record?

Hermann van Swanevelt's auction record is $1,137, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,137 (buyer's premium not included).

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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.