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# James Guilford Swinnerton (1875–1974)

## What is James Guilford Swinnerton’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for James Guilford Swinnerton at 2 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $590 including buyer’s premium (middle half $551–$861, n=7). The auction record is $4,025 for Desert Vista (1998, Skinner (Bonhams Skinner)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desert Vista | Oil on canvas | $4,025 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 1998 |
| 2 | Untitled (Sunset on Clouds) | Oil on board | $2,767 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2025 |
| 3 | Death Valley Sink, 1938 | Oil on canvas | $2,337 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2024 |
| 4 | Smoking Cowboy Dedicated, 1909 | Watercolor on paper | $1,116 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 2003 |
| 5 | Bee Sting (Cartoon) | Watercolor | $922 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | High Mountain Landscape | Oil on canvas board | $799 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2025 |
| 7 | Wyntoon - McCloud River, CA | Oil on canvas board | $590 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (Desert Sketch) | Oil on canvas board | $565 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2025 |
| 9 | Blythe, California: Clearing Colorado River / Old Wood for Farming | Oil on canvas board | $537 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2025 |
| 10 | Sunset | Oil on canvas board | $442 | Santa Fe Art Auction | May 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $695 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $695 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James Guilford Swinnerton is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $860.

A work by James Guilford Swinnerton sold in 2026 for $922, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 James Guilford Swinnerton works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a James Guilford Swinnerton work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Guilford Swinnerton work is $860.

The median James Guilford Swinnerton painting sells for $799 across 5 lots.

The median James Guilford Swinnerton work on paper sells for $1,019 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 7 | $799 | $4,025 | 71.4% | 2025-05-08 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,019 | $1,116 | — | 2026-04-20 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1998 | $4,025 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,337 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $1,116 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $922 |

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 James Guilford Swinnerton worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Guilford Swinnerton work is $860. The median James Guilford Swinnerton painting sells for $799 across 5 lots. The median James Guilford Swinnerton work on paper sells for $1,019 across 2 lots.

### What is James Guilford Swinnerton's auction record?

James Guilford Swinnerton's auction record is $4,025, set in 1998.

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