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# J. Swinton Diston (1857–1940)

J. Swinton Diston is an Australia artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $231. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by J. Swinton Diston sold in 2026 for $492, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a J. Swinton Diston work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. Swinton Diston work is $231.

The median J. Swinton Diston work on paper sells for $164 across 2 lots.

The median J. Swinton Diston painting sells for $69 across 3 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 | 3 | $69† | $492 | — | 2026-04-29 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $164† | $231† | 40% | 2020-02-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $492 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $231† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $98† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $69† |

† 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 J. Swinton Diston worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. Swinton Diston work is $231. The median J. Swinton Diston work on paper sells for $164 across 2 lots. The median J. Swinton Diston painting sells for $69 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is J. Swinton Diston's auction record?

J. Swinton Diston's auction record is $492, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.