Mary Swanzy (1882–1978)
What is Mary Swanzy’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 137 auction results for Mary Swanzy at 5 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,561 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,320–$54,991, n=9). The auction record is $146,863 for The Storm (2017, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Storm | Oil on canvas | $146,863 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | The White Tower, 1926 | Oil on canvas | $125,134 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | A Hilltop Town in the South of France | Oil on canvas | $109,560 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2010 |
| 4 | CUBIST TREES | Oil on canvas board | $100,336 | deVeres Art Auctions | May 2026 |
| 5 | Samoa | Oil on canvas | $60,489 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2011 |
| 6 | CUBIST STILL LIFE WITH YELLOW JUG | Oil on board | $55,042 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Cubist Landscape | Oil on canvas | $54,991 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Pont Du Gard | Oil on canvas | $53,940 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Cubist Landscape, Trees, Houses | Oil on canvas | $53,670 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | Mending a Sheet, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $50,407 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 78 | $10,473 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $1,220 |
| Other | 19 | $1,095 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 40 | $21,173 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $1,576 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 137 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Mary Swanzy is a British (modern) artist with 190 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,215. 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 Mary Swanzy sold in 2026 for $100,336, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Mary Swanzy on OpeningBid →What is a Mary Swanzy work worth?
Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Swanzy work is $3,215.
The median Mary Swanzy painting sells for $10,308 across 90 lots.
The median Mary Swanzy work on paper sells for $884 across 44 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Mary Swanzy paintings typically sell for $10,378–$48,773 (the middle half of 46 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Mary Swanzy paintings typically sell for $1,993–$10,272 (the middle half of 44 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 117 | $10,308†‡ | $2.6M† | 76.9% | 2026-05-26 |
| Works on Paper | 58 | $884†‡ | $2,642 | 75.9% | 2026-03-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $125,134† | $2.6M† | — | 2026-05-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $1,993–$10,272† | $5,469† | $53,670 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $10,378–$48,773†‡ | $20,867†‡ | $2.6M† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $393–$1,513†‡ | $884†‡ | $2,642 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $2.6M† |
| Paintings | 2001 | $2.4M† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,642 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,468 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mary Swanzy worth?
Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Swanzy work is $3,215. The median Mary Swanzy painting sells for $10,308 across 90 lots. The median Mary Swanzy work on paper sells for $884 across 44 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Mary Swanzy paintings typically sell for $10,378–$48,773 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Mary Swanzy paintings typically sell for $1,993–$10,272 (the middle half of 44 sold 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 Mary Swanzy painting?
Based on 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Swanzy painting is $10,308. 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 Mary Swanzy's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Swanzy painting is $2,579,297. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,579,297 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Mary Swanzy work on paper?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Swanzy work on paper is $884. 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 Mary Swanzy's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Swanzy work on paper is $2,642.
What is the average price of a medium Mary Swanzy painting?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mary Swanzy painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,867, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Mary Swanzy painting?
Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mary Swanzy painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,469, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Mary Swanzy's auction record?
Mary Swanzy's auction record is $2,579,297, set in 2001. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,579,297 (buyer's premium not included).
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