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# Ragnar Swahn (1882–1964)

Ragnar Swahn is an artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $32. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ragnar Swahn is recorded as sold in 2026 for $55; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ragnar Swahn work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ragnar Swahn work is $32.

The median Ragnar Swahn painting sells for $32 across 23 lots.

The median Ragnar Swahn work on paper sells for $32 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $32‡ | $580‡ | 76.7% | 2026-06-07 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $32‡ | $32‡ | 50% | 2026-04-09 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $30–$55‡ | $32‡ | $291‡ |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $580‡ |
| Paintings | 1992 | $369 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $32‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Ragnar Swahn worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ragnar Swahn work is $32. The median Ragnar Swahn painting sells for $32 across 23 lots. The median Ragnar Swahn work on paper sells for $32 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ragnar Swahn painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ragnar Swahn painting is $32. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ragnar Swahn's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ragnar Swahn painting is $580. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Ragnar Swahn painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ragnar Swahn painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $32, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ragnar Swahn's auction record?

Ragnar Swahn's auction record is $369, set in 1992.

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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, “Ragnar Swahn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ragnar-swahn (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.