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# James Swinnerton (1875–1974)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for James Swinnerton at 7 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,127 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,175–$6,949, n=7). The auction record is $9,900 for Monument Valley (2025, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monument Valley | Oil on canvas | $9,900 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 2 | Desert Dusk | Oil on canvas | $8,125 | Freeman's Hindman | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Morning Comes to Monument Valley | Oil on canvas | $7,865 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Corner of the Grand Canyon | Oil on canvas | $7,605 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2010 |
| 5 | "Navajo Land, Monument Valley" | Oil on canvas | $6,032 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Eucalyptus Trees, Near Palo Alto | Pencil on a paper | $4,127 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled lot | Oil on canvas | $4,025 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2009 |
| 8 | Garden of the Gods | Oil on canvas board | $3,175 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 9 | Smoke tree in a desert landscape | Oil on canvas | $3,175 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Desert scene | Oil on canvas | $3,000 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $2,794 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $3,175 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,875 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


James Swinnerton is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $2,125. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Swinnerton sold in 2026 for $6,032, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Swinnerton work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Swinnerton work is $2,125.

The median James Swinnerton painting sells for $2,356 across 16 lots.

The median James Swinnerton work on paper sells for $4,127 across 1 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $2,356† | $9,900 | — | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $4,127 | $4,127 | — | 2025-05-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $692–$3,495 | $1,888 | $7,865 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,794–$3,600† | $3,175† | $9,900 |

† 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 | 2025 | $9,900 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $7,865 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,127 |

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 Swinnerton worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Swinnerton work is $2,125. The median James Swinnerton painting sells for $2,356 across 16 lots. The median James Swinnerton work on paper sells for $4,127 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a James Swinnerton painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Swinnerton painting is $2,356. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Swinnerton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a James Swinnerton painting is $9,900.

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

James Swinnerton's auction record is $8,125, set in 2021.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Swinnerton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-swinnerton (updated 2026-11-03).

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.