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# Patrick Swift (1927–1983)

Patrick Swift is a Portuguese artist with 115 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $7,160. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Patrick Swift sold in 2025 for $37,758, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Patrick Swift work worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Swift work is $7,160.

The median Patrick Swift painting sells for $16,634 across 29 lots.

The median Patrick Swift work on paper sells for $1,678 across 11 lots.

The median Patrick Swift print sells for $389 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $389† | $389† | — | 1997-10-12 |
| Paintings | 44 | $16,634† | $61,978 | 65.9% | 2025-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $1,678 | $5,280 | 27.5% | 2026-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $61,978 | $105,180 | — | 2019-11-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Patrick Swift's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $389. Paintings (44 lots) median $16,634, record $61,978. A typical Patrick Swift painting sells for around 43× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $61,978.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $12,205–$22,212† | $19,202† | $37,758 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $11,598–$40,184 | $17,889 | $61,978 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,344–$2,916 | $1,678 | $3,919 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $61,978 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $42,992 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $5,280 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,919 |
| Prints & Editions | 1997 | $389† |

† 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 Patrick Swift worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Swift work is $7,160. The median Patrick Swift painting sells for $16,634 across 29 lots. The median Patrick Swift work on paper sells for $1,678 across 11 lots. The median Patrick Swift print sells for $389 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Patrick Swift painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick Swift painting is $16,634. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Patrick Swift's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick Swift painting is $61,978.

### What is the average price of a Patrick Swift work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Patrick Swift work on paper is $1,678.

### What is Patrick Swift's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Patrick Swift work on paper is $5,280.

### What is the average price of a medium Patrick Swift painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Patrick Swift painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $19,202, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Patrick Swift's auction record?

Patrick Swift's auction record is $105,180, set in 2007.

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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, “Patrick Swift auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/patrick-swift (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.