Ray Swanson Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1937–2004

ArtSell has recorded 17 auction results for Ray Swanson works on paper between 2005 and 2026, of which 15 sold (88% sell-through). Prices realised range from $638 to $14,040, with a median of $1,638 across 15 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $14,040 for “Let’s Dance” at Scottsdale Art Auction in 2022.

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Yei Weaver

   Drawing

   13 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches

   Scottsdale Art Auction · Aug 22, 2026 · Lot 422
   $1,560≈ £1,142≈ €1,333Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
2. 
   Plaque Weaver

   Watercolor

   10 x 6 inches

   Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 11, 2025 · Lot 37
   $4,680≈ £3,575≈ €4,125Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
3. 
   Day at Chinle

   Gouache

   March in Montana · Mar 21, 2025 · Lot 258
   Result not publishedEst. $2,000–3,000View at March in Montana ↗
4. 
   Little Dancer Girl

   Gouache · Paper

   sight 8 x 4 3/4 in.

   Bonhams · Mar 17, 2025 · Lot 68
   $1,024≈ £789≈ €939Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
5. 
   Winter at Dennehotso

   Watercolor

   sight: approx 9 3/8"h, 7 3/8"w

   Austin Auction Gallery · Jan 25, 2025 · Lot 2202
   $1,100≈ £887≈ €1,050HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–3,000View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
6. 
   Lovable Teddy

   Watercolor · Paper

   23.5 x 11.5 inches

   Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · Jul 27, 2024 · Lot 403
   $1,331≈ £1,034≈ €1,226Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
7. 
   Martha

   Watercolor · Paper

   sight 9 1/2 x 5 3/4 in.

   Bonhams · Dec 2, 2022 · Lot 153
   $638≈ £519≈ €605Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   An Afternoon of Herding

   Gouache · Paper

   7.5 x 13.5 in

   Helmuth Stone Gallery · Aug 14, 2022 · Lot 111
   $1,638≈ £1,356≈ €1,607$1,300 + $338 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
9. 
   An Afternoon of Herding

   Gouache · Paper

   7.5 x 13.5 in

   Helmuth Stone Gallery · Jun 12, 2022 · Lot 49
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
10. 
    Let’s Dance

    Watercolor

    29 x 19 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 8, 2022 · Lot 135
    $14,040≈ £10,775≈ €12,927Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
11. 
    Monument Valley Lady

    Watercolor

    20 x 30 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 9, 2021 · Lot 133
    $5,850≈ £4,264≈ €4,921Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
12. 
    Old Navajo

    Drawing

    28 x 15 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 9, 2021 · Lot 1
    $4,095≈ £2,985≈ €3,445Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
13. 
    Wash Day at Sutri

    Watercolor

    19 1/4 x 29 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Jun 13, 2020 · Lot 27
    $936≈ £742≈ €828Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
14. 
    Returning Home, 1987

    Gouache · Board

    14 x 8in

    Bonhams · Feb 15, 2019 · Lot 354
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
15. 
    Monument Valley Lady

    Watercolor

    20 x 30 inches

    Scottsdale Art Auction · Apr 7, 2018 · Lot 127
    $7,605≈ £5,426≈ €6,216Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Scottsdale Art Auction ↗
16. 
    Winter at Black Mesa

    Gouache · Board

    16 x 24in

    Bonhams · Nov 23, 2015 · Lot 123
    $4,750≈ £3,139≈ €4,468Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
17. 
    Navajo Firewood

    Watercolor · Board

    14 x 8in

    Bonhams · Feb 23, 2015 · Lot 7026
    $813≈ £529≈ €719Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
18. 
    Sanchez Going Home

    Watercolor · Paper

    16 1/4 x 20in

    Bonhams · Aug 8, 2005 · Lot 78
    $8,225≈ £4,599≈ €6,649Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗

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