What is a John Swatsley painting worth?
b. 1937 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 64 priced auction sales, works by John Swatsley have sold for a median of $221Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $158Sign up free to see and $331Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $221Sign up free to see across 58 sales. In the last five years the median was $126Sign up free to see across 11 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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John Swatsley prices by medium
- Auction results
- 84
- Sold rate
- 76%
- Active at auction
- 2005–2025
- Median price
- $221Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $9.5kSign up free to see Afternoon Watch, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction, Jul 2005
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 58 | $158–$362Sign up free to see | $221Sign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $134–$244Sign up free to see | $189Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Helmuth Stone Gallery (81), Coeur d'Alene Art Auction (2), Scottsdale Art Auction (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 5 | $221–$315Sign up free to see | $252Sign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 58 | $158–$315Sign up free to see | $221Sign up free to see |
Recent John Swatsley sales
- Flying Scotsman Locomotive, Oil on Illustration Board — $252Sign up free to see, Helmuth Stone Gallery, Aug 17, 2025
- Steamboat Phoenix (1809), Oil on Illustration Board — $113Sign up free to see, Helmuth Stone Gallery, Feb 11, 2024
- The Toronto Locomotive, Oil on Illustration Board — $126Sign up free to see, Helmuth Stone Gallery, Feb 11, 2024
- African Fish Eagle, Oil on Illustration Board — $158Sign up free to see, Helmuth Stone Gallery, Feb 11, 2024
- The Dorchester Locomotive, Oil on Illustration Board — $88Sign up free to see, Helmuth Stone Gallery, Aug 6, 2023
- China Clipper Ship - Seaplane, Oil on Illustration Board — $158Sign up free to see, Helmuth Stone Gallery, Jun 4, 2023
- Steamboat Washington (1816), Oil on Illustration Board — $126Sign up free to see, Helmuth Stone Gallery, Jun 4, 2023
- Morocco Desert Scene with City, Watercolor on Illustration Board — $63Sign up free to see, Helmuth Stone Gallery, Apr 2, 2023
Questions about John Swatsley prices
What is a John Swatsley painting worth?
Based on 64 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by John Swatsley have sold for a median of $221, and half of them sold between $158 and $331. For paintings alone the median is $221 (58 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by John Swatsley sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $9,520 for “Afternoon Watch” at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction in July 2005.
Which John Swatsley medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $221 (58 sales).
How often do John Swatsley works sell at auction?
76% of the 84 lots recorded between 2005 and 2025 sold.
How can I sell a John Swatsley painting?
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Of the 84 lots by John Swatsley recorded at auction between 2005 and 2025, 64 found a buyer (76%).
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