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# Jan De Swart (1908–1987)

## What is Jan De Swart’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Jan De Swart at 7 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $998 including buyer’s premium (middle half $550–$1,905, n=12). The auction record is $12,500 for Viking chair (2015, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viking chair, 1973 | Walnut | $12,500 | Wright | Dec 2015 |
| 2 | Blanket chest | Carved jelutong | $10,240 | Rago Arts | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Lighted cabinet, 1965 | Ink | $5,700 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | Bench, 1950 | Bench | $5,100 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2007 |
| 5 | Parade, 1967 | Ebony | $5,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2020 |
| 6 | Untitled (charcoal on paper), 1957 | Graphite | $4,375 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2020 |
| 7 | occasional table, 1960 | Occasional table | $4,063 | Wright | Sep 2019 |
| 8 | Burled wood articulating table, 1960 | Table | $3,600 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2007 |
| 9 | Valet, 1960 | Valet | $3,600 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2008 |
| 10 | untitled (Two Heads), 1958 | Sculpture | $3,540 | Wright | Jun 2004 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 19 | $1,905 |
| Sculpture | 15 | $1,200 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $3,480 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,738 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jan De Swart is an American artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,905. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jan De Swart sold in 2026 for $10,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jan De Swart work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan De Swart work is $1,905.

The median Jan De Swart sculpture sells for $1,320 across 19 lots.

The median Jan De Swart work on paper sells for $5,038 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $5,038 | $5,700 | — | 2020-02-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 32 | $1,320† | $5,100 | 59.4% | 2025-06-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $800–$2,400† | $1,600† | $3,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $372–$4,536 | $3,024 | $5,100 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $5,700 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $5,100 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,375 |

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 Jan De Swart worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan De Swart work is $1,905. The median Jan De Swart sculpture sells for $1,320 across 19 lots. The median Jan De Swart work on paper sells for $5,038 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Jan De Swart sculpture?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan De Swart sculpture is $1,320. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jan De Swart's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan De Swart sculpture is $5,100.

### What is Jan De Swart's auction record?

Jan De Swart's auction record is $12,500, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jan De Swart auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-de-swart (updated 2026-11-02).

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.