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Betty Swanwick

British · 1915–1989 · Painter

Ada Elizabeth Edith Swanwick RA (1915–1989), better known as Betty Swanwick, was an English artist, novelist and art teacher. She was head of illustration at Goldsmiths College… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Betty Swanwick, THE AWAKENING c.1976, watercolour on paperTHE AWAKENING c.1976Lyon & Turnbull · £4,788≈ $6,284≈ €5,440Sign up to see
  2. Betty Swanwick, Untitled, pencil 32.5 x 56cm Exhibited: Royal Academy of Arts Summer ExhibitionUntitledSworders · £3,000≈ $3,941≈ €3,593Sign up to see
  3. Betty Swanwick, TO THE FARMS, 1936TO THE FARMSBonhams · £875≈ $1,123≈ €1,031Sign up to see

Betty Swanwick’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 9 auction results for Betty Swanwick between 2014 and 2025, of which 9 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $486Sign up free to see to $6.3kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $6.3kSign up free to see for THE AWAKENING c.1976 at Lyon & Turnbull in October 2025. The most common medium is watercolors (3 lots). Most results come from Sworders (6), Bonhams (2) and Lyon & Turnbull (1).

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  1. Betty Swanwick, THE AWAKENING c.1976, watercolour on paper
    THE AWAKENING c.1976
    Watercolor · Paper
    28.5cm x 54cm, (11 ¼in x 21 ¼in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 105
    £4,788≈ $6,284≈ €5,440Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  2. Betty Swanwick, Untitled, The Examination - an illustration from 'Hoodwinked' pen and ink 24 x 29cm
    Untitled
    Drawing
    Sworders · · Lot 387
    £380≈ $509≈ €437HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–400View at Sworders ↗
  3. Betty Swanwick, Untitled, pen and ink and watercolour 21 x 30cm
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Sworders · · Lot 388
    £380≈ $509≈ €437HammerSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Sworders ↗
  4. Betty Swanwick, Untitled, watercolour and gouache 44 x 65cm
    Untitled
    Watercolor
    Sworders · · Lot 389
    £750≈ $1,005≈ €862HammerSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Sworders ↗
  5. Betty Swanwick, Untitled, unframed; together with: 'Wild or Savage' lithograph in colours
    Untitled
    Lithograph
    Sworders · · Lot 10
    £380≈ $486≈ €445HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–400View at Sworders ↗
  6. Betty Swanwick, Untitled, pencil 32.5 x 56cm Exhibited: Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition
    Untitled
    Drawing
    Sworders · · Lot 132
    £3,000≈ $3,941≈ €3,593HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  7. Betty Swanwick, TO THE FIELDS, 1936
    TO THE FIELDS, 1936
    63cm x 101.5cm (24¾ x 39¾ in.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 232
    £575≈ $738≈ €677Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £700–900View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Betty Swanwick, TO THE FARMS, 1936
    TO THE FARMS, 1936
    66cm x 103.5cm (26 x 40¾ in.) inc. frame
    Bonhams · · Lot 233
    £875≈ $1,123≈ €1,031Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Betty Swanwick, Untitled
    Untitled
    Sworders · · Lot 320
    £400≈ $678≈ €505HammerSign up free to seeEst. £100–200View at Sworders ↗

Betty Swanwick works on paper (5)Betty Swanwick watercolors (3)

Betty Swanwick: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Betty Swanwick at auction?

$6,284Sign up free to see, for THE AWAKENING c.1976 at Lyon & Turnbull (October 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Betty Swanwick?

The median sale price is $738Sign up free to see across 9 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Betty Swanwick have sold at auction?

9 of 9 recorded lots sold between 2014 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell Betty Swanwick?

Sworders, Bonhams and Lyon & Turnbull account for the most recorded results. Sworders · Bonhams · Lyon & Turnbull

About Betty Swanwick

Ada Elizabeth Edith Swanwick RA (1915–1989), better known as Betty Swanwick, was an English artist, novelist and art teacher. She was head of illustration at Goldsmiths College and is known for her work for London Transport and an album cover for Genesis.

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