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# Mary Swanzy HRHA (1882–1978)

## What is Mary Swanzy HRHA’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 86 auction results for Mary Swanzy HRHA at 4 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,912 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,673–$51,209, n=14). The auction record is $98,801 for Female Nudes with Horse and Viaduct (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Female Nudes with Horse and Viaduct, 1882 | Oil paint | $98,801 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | The Storm, 1882 | Oil paint | $74,898 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Cathedral, Semur | Oil on canvas | $57,335 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Cubist Landscape | Oil on canvas | $54,468 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Nude Study, Samoa, 1924 | Oil paint | $41,433 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Crouching Figure with Bowed Head, 1941 | Oil on canvas | $25,625 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2019 |
| 7 | Pink-roofed town, France, 1882 | Oil paint | $13,669 | Christie's | Sep 2020 |
| 8 | Olive Trees, St. Tropez | Oil on board | $8,964 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Lightening Man | Oil on canvas board | $7,132 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | The Day of Judgement, 1882 | Oil paint | $6,693 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $13,669 |
| Other | 5 | $754 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $701 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $47,950 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,039 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 86 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mary Swanzy HRHA is an Irish artist with 116 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,116. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Mary Swanzy HRHA sold in 2026 for $7,132, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mary Swanzy HRHA work worth?

Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Swanzy HRHA work is $2,116.

The median Mary Swanzy HRHA painting sells for $27,551 across 10 lots.

The median Mary Swanzy HRHA work on paper sells for $708 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $27,551 | $98,801 | — | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $708† | $3,138 | 75% | 2026-10-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $74,898† | $98,801 | — | 2026-03-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $27,551–$66,116 | $54,468 | $98,801 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $501–$1,202† | $708† | $3,138 |

† 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 | 2024 | $98,801 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $74,898 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,138 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,323 |

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 Mary Swanzy HRHA worth?

Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Swanzy HRHA work is $2,116. The median Mary Swanzy HRHA painting sells for $27,551 across 10 lots. The median Mary Swanzy HRHA work on paper sells for $708 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mary Swanzy HRHA's auction record?

Mary Swanzy HRHA's auction record is $98,801, set in 2024.

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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, “Mary Swanzy HRHA auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-swanzy-hrha (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.