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# Mary Swanzy (1882–1978)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 78 | $10,473 |
| Works on paper | 27 | $1,220 |
| Other | 19 | $1,095 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Mary Swanzy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-swanzy (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.