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# James Swan (1905–1985)

James Swan is an artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $100. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Swan sold in 2018 for $344, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Swan work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Swan work is $100.

The median James Swan print sells for $100 across 6 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 | 7 | $100† | $200† | 85.7% | 2016-08-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $62–$175† | $100† | $200† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $200† |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $200† |

† 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 James Swan worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Swan work is $100. The median James Swan print sells for $100 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Swan's auction record?

James Swan's auction record is $344, set in 2018.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Swan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-swan (updated 2026-11-01).

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.