Robert Swain

Robert Swain

American · b. 1940 · Painter, Printmaker

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14auction results2013–2024years recorded100%sold (14)$6.5kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Robert Swain, Untitled (Study for the Schering Corporation), 1971, acrylic on canvasUntitled (Study for the Schering Corporation)Wright · $18,750≈ £15,326≈ €16,999Sign up to see
  2. Robert Swain, Color Sensation, PaintingColor SensationPalm Beach Modern Auctions · $15,360≈ £12,514≈ €14,576Sign up to see
  3. Robert Swain, Greg's Yellow, 1973, oil on canvasGreg's YellowWright · $13,860≈ £10,736≈ €12,575Sign up to see

Robert Swain’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 14 auction results for Robert Swain between 2013 and 2024, of which 14 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $1.5kSign up free to see to $18.8kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $18.8kSign up free to see for Untitled (Study for the Schering Corporation) at Wright in October 2019. The most common medium is acrylic paintings (12 lots). Most results come from Rachel Davis Fine Arts (6), Wright (4) and Palm Beach Modern Auctions (1).

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  1. Robert Swain, Study for7' x 7' #705, acrylic on canvas, 1978
    Study for7' x 7' #705
    Acrylic · Canvas
    28 x 28 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 336
    $3,750≈ £2,875≈ €3,457HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–6,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  2. Robert Swain, Study for 7' x 7' #708, acrylic on canvas, 1978
    Study for 7' x 7' #708
    Acrylic · Canvas
    28 x 28 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 337
    $2,000≈ £1,533≈ €1,844HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–6,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  3. Robert Swain, Study for7' x 7'- #709, acrylic on canvas, 1978
    Study for7' x 7'- #709
    Acrylic · Canvas
    28 x 28 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 338
    $2,700≈ £2,070≈ €2,489HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–6,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  4. Robert Swain, Study for 7' x 7' #711, acrylic on canvas, 1978
    Study for 7' x 7' #711
    Acrylic · Canvas
    28 x 28 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 339
    $3,250≈ £2,492≈ €2,996HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–6,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  5. Robert Swain, Study for Painting #717, acrylic on canvas, 1982
    Study for Painting #717
    Acrylic · Canvas
    28 x 28 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 340
    $1,500≈ £1,150≈ €1,383HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–6,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  6. Robert Swain, Study for 7' x 7' #718, acrylic on canvas, 1981
    Study for 7' x 7' #718
    Acrylic · Canvas
    28 x 28 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 341
    $2,300≈ £1,763≈ €2,120HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–6,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  7. Robert Swain, Greg's Yellow, 1973, oil on canvas
    Greg's Yellow, 1973
    Oil · Canvas
    40⅛ h x 44⅛ w in (102 x 112 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 117
    $13,860≈ £10,736≈ €12,575Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗
  8. Robert Swain, Color Sensation, Painting
    Color Sensation
    Painting
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 669
    $15,360≈ £12,514≈ €14,576Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  9. Robert Swain, Study for #2, 1974, acrylic on canvas
    Study for #2, 1974
    Acrylic · Canvas
    30 h x 90 w in (76 x 229 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 183
    $11,250≈ £8,327≈ €9,734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Study for Untitled 75-16
    Acrylic · Canvas
    28 x 28 in.
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 1
    $8,400≈ £6,087≈ €7,131Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗

Robert Swain paintings (13)Robert Swain acrylic paintings (12)

Robert Swain: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Robert Swain at auction?

$18,750Sign up free to see, for Untitled (Study for the Schering Corporation) at Wright (October 2019) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Robert Swain?

The median sale price is $6.5kSign up free to see across 14 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Robert Swain have sold at auction?

14 of 14 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2024.

Which auction houses sell Robert Swain?

Rachel Davis Fine Arts, Wright and Palm Beach Modern Auctions account for the most recorded results. Rachel Davis Fine Arts · Wright · Palm Beach Modern Auctions

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