J Swaminathan
J Swaminathan is an Indian artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $3,469. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by J Swaminathan sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $465,360 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View J Swaminathan on OpeningBid →What is a J Swaminathan work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J Swaminathan work is $3,469.
The median J Swaminathan painting sells for $2,488 across 9 lots.
The median J Swaminathan work on paper sells for $93 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $2,488† | $465,360† | 90% | 2026-08-11 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $93† | $103† | — | 2024-11-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $465,360† | $984,362 | — | 2026-08-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,675–$2,488† | $2,388† | $465,360† |
† 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 | 2026 | $465,360† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $7,951† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $103† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $84† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a J Swaminathan worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J Swaminathan work is $3,469. The median J Swaminathan painting sells for $2,488 across 9 lots. The median J Swaminathan work on paper sells for $93 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is J Swaminathan's auction record?
J Swaminathan's auction record is $984,362, set in 2025.
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