Robert Swain (b. 1940)
Robert Swain is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $7,500. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Swain sold in 2024 for $13,860, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Swain on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Swain work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Swain work is $7,500.
The median Robert Swain painting sells for $7,500 across 12 lots.
The median Robert Swain print sells for $70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $70‡ | $70‡ | — | 2023-05-17 |
| Paintings | 12 | $7,500 | $18,750 | — | 2024-03-13 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Robert Swain's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $70. Paintings (12 lots) median $7,500, record $18,750. A typical Robert Swain painting sells for around 107× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,630–$10,000 | $2,133 | $13,860 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $18,750 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $13,860 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $70‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Swain worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Swain work is $7,500. The median Robert Swain painting sells for $7,500 across 12 lots. The median Robert Swain print sells for $70 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Robert Swain painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Swain painting is $7,500.
What is Robert Swain's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Swain painting is $18,750.
What is Robert Swain's auction record?
Robert Swain's auction record is $18,750, set in 2019.
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