Betty Swanwick Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Betty Swanwick Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 21, 2024
Circle of Betty Swanwick (1915-1989) The miracle of the loaves and fishes
Est: £200 - £300
Circle of Betty Swanwick (1915-1989) The miracle of the loaves and fishes pencil on paper, stamped ESH (lower left), 55 x 41.5 cm, framed and glazed 68 x 55 cm. Taped to mount verso. The sheet is undulation throughout. There are several soft creases, mainly visible to the lower sheet area but also elsewhere. There is a brown stain visible, upper left, and a few further spots of brown to the left side. Spots of surface dirt and minot foxing. Light acidification to the sheet.
Dawsons Auctioneers
Oct. 25, 2024
§ Ada 'Betty' Swanwick RA (1915-1989)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
§ Ada 'Betty' Swanwick RA (1915-1989) First sketch for The Reawakening pencil on paper 52 x 74cm Provenance: Sale; Bonhams, The Artists Studio Sale, London, 31 January, 1990, lot 103
Cheffins
Aug. 13, 2024
▲ Betty Swanwick (1915-1989)
Est: £200 - £400
▲ Betty Swanwick (1915-1989) 'To the Fields'; lithograph in colours, 1936, a poster issued by the London Passenger Board and printed by the Curwen Press 101.5 x 63cm, unframed; together with: 'Wild or Savage' lithograph in colours, 1954, a poster for Transport for London printed by the Barnard Press 101 x 63cm, unframed (2) Condition Report: Time staining with creases, rips and tears to both.
Sworders
Jul. 17, 2024
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) The Mercat Dream
Est: £600 - £800
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) The Mercat Dream watercolour, pencil and gouache on paper 23 x 32cm (9 1/16 x 12 5/8in).
Bonhams
Apr. 24, 2024
BETTY SWANWICK (1915-1989)
Est: £400 - £600
BETTY SWANWICK (1915-1989) WILD OR SAVAGE, LONDON'S ZOOS lithographic poster, 1954, condition A-; not backed 40 x 25in. (102 x 64cm.)
Lyon & Turnbull
Mar. 27, 2024
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) Preparatory Sketch for The Pool (executed circa 1967together with a further pencil on paper drawing, Preparatory Sketch for 'Englische Bücher', by the same hand (2))
Est: £500 - £700
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) Preparatory Sketch for The Pool pencil on paper 64 x 39cm (25 3/16 x 15 3/8in). executed circa 1967 together with a further pencil on paper drawing, Preparatory Sketch for 'Englische Bücher', by the same hand (2)
Bonhams
Mar. 27, 2024
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) Romanoff Conservatory
Est: £500 - £700
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) Romanoff Conservatory signed and dated 'Betty Swanwick 80' (lower left) pencil on paper 26.5 x 27cm (10 7/16 x 10 5/8in).
Bonhams
Mar. 27, 2024
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) Study of the Artist's Cat Bewick (Executed in the 1980stogether with a further pencil on paper, study of the Artist's dog Louis Swanwick, by the same hand(2))
Est: £400 - £600
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) Study of the Artist's Cat Bewick signed, dedicated and inscribed with Artist's address 'Greetings from Betty Swanwick Caxton Cottage Frog Lane Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1YT' (to lower edge) pencil on paper 12 x 17.5cm (4 3/4 x 6 7/8in). Executed in the 1980s together with a further pencil on paper, study of the Artist's dog Louis Swanwick, by the same hand (2)
Bonhams
Mar. 27, 2024
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) Design for a Cat Scarf
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) Design for a Cat Scarf signed and dated 'Betty Swanwick 80' (lower left) pencil on paper 65.5 x 65.5cm (25 13/16 x 25 13/16in).
Bonhams
Mar. 27, 2024
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) Preparatory Sketch for The Wilderness Regained (Executed circa 1974)
Est: £300 - £500
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) Preparatory Sketch for The Wilderness Regained pencil on paper 27.5 x 35.5cm (10 13/16 x 14in). Executed circa 1974
Bonhams
Mar. 27, 2024
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) The Black Shepherd
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) The Black Shepherd signed and dated 'Betty Swanwick 87' (lower left) pencil on paper 30 x 71cm (11 13/16 x 27 15/16in).
Bonhams
Mar. 27, 2024
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) Feeding the Flocks (Executed circa 1983)
Est: £3,500 - £5,500
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) Feeding the Flocks watercolour and pencil on paper 54.5 x 71.5cm (21 7/16 x 28 1/8in). Executed circa 1983
Bonhams
Mar. 27, 2024
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) Preparatory Sketch for The Key of the Kingdom (together with two further preparatory sketches for The Fields of Ennor and So They Ran Both Together(3))
Est: £600 - £800
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) Preparatory Sketch for The Key of the Kingdom pencil on paper 54.5 x 21cm (21 7/16 x 8 1/4in). together with two further preparatory sketches for The Fields of Ennor and So They Ran Both Together (3)
Bonhams
Mar. 27, 2024
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) Preparatory Sketch for The Parliament of the Yard (together with a further preparatory sketch, The Parliament of the Yard Study for the Main Figure, by the same hand(2))
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) Preparatory Sketch for The Parliament of the Yard signed and dated 'Betty Swanwick 85' (lower left) pencil on paper 73 x 34.5cm (28 3/4 x 13 9/16in). together with a further preparatory sketch, The Parliament of the Yard Study for the Main Figure, by the same hand (2)
Bonhams
Mar. 27, 2024
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) Pandora
Est: £3,500 - £5,500
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) Pandora signed and dated 'Betty Swanwick 78' (lower left); further signed, titled and inscribed with Artist's address 'BETTY SWANWICK/CAXTON COTTAGE, FROG LANE,/TUNBRIDGE WELLS KENT PANDORA' (to backboard) watercolour and pencil on paper 62 x 51cm (24 7/16 x 20 1/16in).
Bonhams
Mar. 26, 2024
§ BETTY SWANWICK, R.A (BRITISH, 1915-1989)
Est: £300 - £500
BETTY SWANWICK, R.A. (BRITISH, 1915-1989) Sketch for "The Divestyre of the Dreamer of Dreams" pencil 51 x 69 cm. (20 x 27 1/8 in.)
Chiswick Auctions
Jan. 16, 2024
A London Transport poster,
Est: £200 - £300
A London Transport poster, mid-20th century, 'Wild or Savage', designed by Betty Swanwick (1915-1989), colour lithograph, The Baynard Press, and a similar example, each 99.5 x 62.5cm, framed (2) Condition Report: Some staining to the example with caged examples. Slightly creased. Not inspected out of the frame. Some minor losses to the frame.
Sworders
Sep. 20, 2023
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) The (Grain of) Mustard Seed 68.3 x 55.3 cm. (26 7/8 x 21 3/4 in.) (sheet); 62.7 x 44.7 cm. (24 5/8 x 17 5/8 in.) (image) (Painted in 1981)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) The (Grain of) Mustard Seed signed and dated 'Betty Swanwick '81' (lower left) pencil and watercolour 68.3 x 55.3 cm. (26 7/8 x 21 3/4 in.) (sheet); 62.7 x 44.7 cm. (24 5/8 x 17 5/8 in.) (image) Painted in 1981
Bonhams
Sep. 20, 2023
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) The Right Chair for the Occasion 60.5 x 50.2 cm, (23 3/4 x 19 3/4 in.) (image); 65 x 54.5 cm. (25 1/2 x 21 3/8 in.) (sheet)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) The Right Chair for the Occasion signed and dated 'Betty Swanwick '82' (lower left) watercolour and pencil 60.5 x 50.2 cm, (23 3/4 x 19 3/4 in.) (image); 65 x 54.5 cm. (25 1/2 x 21 3/8 in.) (sheet)
Bonhams
Apr. 13, 2022
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) Sketch for The Folly
Est: £800 - £1,200
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) Sketch for The Folly pencil on paper 47.5 x 55.5cm (18 11/16 x 21 7/8in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Apr. 05, 2022
*Betty Swanwick RA (1915-1989)
Est: £300 - £500
*Betty Swanwick RA (1915-1989) *Betty Swanwick RA (1915-1989) 'The Awakening' signed and dated 'Betty Swanwick '76' l.r., pencil 32.5 x 56cm Exhibited: Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, 1978, no.754. Literature: Paddy Rossmore, 'Betty Swanwick: Artist and Visionary', Chris Beetles Limited, London, 2008, p.119. *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.
Sworders
Mar. 19, 2022
London Underground Poster Betty Swanwick Smithfield Club Cattle Show
Est: £240 - £480
Original vintage London Transport poster advertising the Smithfield Club Cattle Show that took place between December 7-11 1936 at The Royal Agricultural Hall - Design by Ada Elizabeth Edith Swanwick (1915-1989), known as Betty Swanwick features two prize winning horned cows named Hyacinth and George wearing rosettes and sticking their tongues out. London transport logo in bottom right corner. The Smithfield Club Cattle Show was an annual British agricultural show founded in 1799 and was first held at Wootton's Livery Stables in Dolphin Yard, Smithfield, London. The last show was held in 2004 and was the last major livestock show in London. Good condition, creasing, pinholes, minor staining. Country of issue: UK, designer: Betty Swanwick, size (cm): 25.5x32, year of printing: 1936.
Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
Mar. 19, 2022
London Underground Poster Betty Swanwick Chestnut Time Bushy Park Doves
Est: £210 - £420
Original vintage London Transport poster for Chestnut Time Bushy Park – Design by Betty Swanwick (1915-1989) features two doves and a chestnut tree in bloom. London Transport logo in the central upper part. Printed by the Curwen Press. Bushy Park near Hampton Wick is home to chestnut trees that were planted more than 300 years ago, it has been a romantic setting to appreciate the beautiful chestnut blossoms since Victorian times. Good condition, folds, tears, creasing, staining. Country of issue: UK, designer: Betty Swanwick, size (cm): 25.5x32, year of printing: 1937.
Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
Jan. 25, 2020
ADVERTISING POSTER LT ENJOY YOUR LONDON NO 4 THE RIVER
Est: £120 - £240
Original vintage travel advertising poster published by London Underground "Enjoy Your London No. 4 The River" one of a series issued after World War Two to promote the beauty and enjoyment of London. Colourful design featuring fun illustrations by the English artist Betty Swanwick (Ada Elizabeth Edith Swanwick; 1915-1989) depicting scenes along the River Thames including fish and a fisherman, children enjoying a picnic and feeding swans, an elephant being transported on the docks, people on boats and a mermaid, between poetic text describing the river: "The Thames is more than London's sea road to the world. It brings to the Londoner the ageless conspiracy of sun and water against worry. It adds white gulls to the view of St. Paul's. It offers him ships to watch on the tideway and boats to steer under the willows. It is a high road to summer pleasure..." with a list of buses and London Underground stations located near various points of interest by the Thames, the London Underground roundel logo below. Printed by Curwen Press. Good condition, faint staining, small creases and minor tears in right margin. Country: UK, year of printing: 1949, designer: Betty Swanwick, size (cm): 101x63
Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
Mar. 08, 2018
* Swanwick (Betty, 1915-1989). Wild or Savage, 1954,
Est: £200 - £300
colour lithograph poster for London Transport, printed by the Curwen Press, 96 x 62.5 cm (37.75 x 24.5 ins) mount aperture, framed and glazed - Quantity (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jun. 15, 2017
* Swanwick (Betty, 1915-1989). Wild or Savage, 1954,
Est: £300 - £500
colour lithograph poster for London Transport, printed by the Curwen Press, 96 x 62.5 cm (37.75 x 24.5 ins) mount aperture, framed and glazed - Quantity (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Apr. 25, 2017
BETTY SWANWICK (1915-1989) TO THE FARMS, 1936 a lithographic poster in colo
Est: £800 - £1,200
BETTY SWANWICK (1915-1989) TO THE FARMS, 1936 a lithographic poster in colours, printed by Curwen Press for London Underground Transport; framed 66cm x 103.5cm (26 x 40¾ in.) inc. frame
Bonhams
Apr. 25, 2017
BETTY SWANWICK (1915-1989) TO THE FIELDS, 1936 a lithographic poster in col
Est: £700 - £900
BETTY SWANWICK (1915-1989) TO THE FIELDS, 1936 a lithographic poster in colours, printed by Curwen Press for London Underground Transport; unbacked 63cm x 101.5cm (24¾ x 39¾ in.)
Bonhams
Mar. 28, 2017
AR Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) Women preparing for a banquet
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Betty Swanwick (British, 1915-1989) Women preparing for a banquet watercolour 54 x 50cm (21 1/4 x 19 11/16in). Footnotes Provenance Sale, Bonhams, Watercolours, drawings and paintings from the studio of the late Betty Swanwick, 31st January 1990, lot 60
Bonhams
Oct. 25, 2016
Betty Swanwick (1915 - 1989) - Christmas card design for the Celia Hammond Animal Trust
Est: £500 - £600
Two sheets, one pen over pencil, the other colour printed, framed as one Inscribed, Designed and drawn by Betty Swanwick in 1987 for the Celia Hammond Animal Trust, to frame verso 21 x 25cm (8 1/4in.) and 13 x 20cm (5 1/8 x 7 7/8in.) IMPORTANT: This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
Dreweatts 1759
Dec. 11, 2015
SWANWICK, Betty RA (1915-1989) - WILD OR SAVAGE, London Underground
Est: £350 - £450
lithographic poster in colours, 1954, printed by Curwen Press, cond.A- , not backed 40 x 25ins. (102 x 63cm.)
Dreweatts 1759
Dec. 01, 2015
Betty Swanwick RA RWS, British 1915-1989- ''Rodney
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Betty Swanwick RA RWS, British 1915-1989- ''Rodney Village Flower Show''; watercolour and gouache over pencil on buff, inscribed in pencil in the margins, 50.9x69.9cm: Betty Swanwick RA RWS, British 1915-1989- ''Cats and Swan dancing by the sea''; pen and brush and black ink and monochrome bodycolour, 35.7x28.1cm: together with another work by the same hand depicting two young women seated in an interior, pen and black ink on paper, possibly an illustration for Beauty and the Burglar, 21.8x27.4cm, (3) (unframed) (may be subject to Droit de Suite) Provenance: Gifted by the artist to the mother of the present owner, thence by descent.
Roseberys
Sep. 03, 2015
Betty Swanwick (1915-1989) Portrait of a lady, 20 x 16in., unframed
Est: £150 - £250
Betty Swanwick (1915-1989) oil on canvas, Portrait of a lady, signed verso, Ex. Studio sale, 20 x 16in., unframed
Gorringes
Jul. 16, 2015
Betty Swanwick (1915-1989) - Untitled
Est: £300 - £500
pencil on paper 18 x 19 in., 45.7 x 48.3 cm Provenance: Studio sale, Bonhams Knightsbridge, London, 1990 [no.36] IMPORTANT: This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
Dreweatts 1759
Nov. 26, 2014
Betty Swanwick (1915-1989) - Untitled
Est: £600 - £800
pencil on paper 18 x 19 in., 45.7 x 48.3 cm Provenance: Studio sale, Bonhams Knightsbridge, London, 1990 [no.36] IMPORTANT: This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
Dreweatts 1759
Sep. 09, 2014
Betty Swanwick RA, British 1915-1989- ''The
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Betty Swanwick RA, British 1915-1989- ''The Strange Reply''; watercolour, signed and dated 76, 46x48cm (may be subject to Droit de Suite) Exhibited: Royal Academy, London, 1976, Catalogue No 403. Four letters written by the artist accompany this lot
Roseberys
Jul. 29, 2014
*Betty Swanwick (1915-1989), LONDON TRANSPORT
Est: £100 - £200
*Betty Swanwick (1915-1989), LONDON TRANSPORT POSTERS, 1949 Two lithographs framed as one, both signed in the print 17 x 62 and 13 x 62cm Provenance: from the Collection of Robert Scott Simon, co-founder and director of the Curwen Studio. *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.
Sworders
Jul. 09, 2014
Betty Swanwick (1915-1989) British
Est: £800 - £1,200
Betty Swanwick (1915-1989) British. "Leda and the Swan", Pencil, Signed and Dated '89, 14.5" x 28.5". Provenance; Bonham's Studio Sale, 31st January 1990, Lot 110.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jul. 09, 2014
Betty Swanwick (1915-1989) British
Est: £800 - £1,200
Betty Swanwick (1915-1989) British. "The Wine Diviner", Children Surrounding a Fountain, Pencil, Signed and Dated '85, 20" x 24". Provenance; Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 1987, 'Work No 5'.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Feb. 12, 2014
SWANWICK, Betty (1915-1989) - ENJOY YOUR LONDON, LONDON UNDERGROUND
Est: £300 - £500
SWANWICK, Betty (1915-1989) - ENJOY YOUR LONDON, LONDON UNDERGROUND lithograph in colours, 1949, printed by Curwen Press cond B+, not backed 40 x 25ins. (102 x 64cm.)
Dreweatts 1759
Dec. 12, 2013
Betty Swanwick, R.A. (1915-1989)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Betty Swanwick, R.A. (1915-1989) The River; Study for The River pencil and watercolour 19 x 20 in. (48.3 x 50.8 cm.)
Christie's
Jul. 04, 2013
Betty Swanwick (1915-1989) Study for The Monaghan Shroud, c.1950, 13.5 x 19.5in.
Est: £400 - £600
Betty Swanwick (1915-1989) pencil drawing, Study for The Monaghan Shroud, c.1950, 13.5 x 19.5in.
Gorringes
May. 15, 2013
Betty Swanwick RA (1915-1989), 'THE FANCY HAT'
Est: £200 - £300
Betty Swanwick RA (1915-1989), 'THE FANCY HAT' Signed l.r., gouache 27 x 31cm
Sworders
Sep. 20, 2012
Betty Swanwick, R.A. (1915 - 1989), "Still Life", oil on canvas, 16" x 20", signed lr and inscribed on verso.
Est: £200 - £300
Betty Swanwick, R.A. (1915 - 1989), "Still Life", oil on canvas, 16" x 20", signed lr and inscribed on verso.
Ewbank's
Sep. 12, 2012
Betty Swanwick RA (1915-1989) Swans, pastel and
Est: £400 - £600
Betty Swanwick RA (1915-1989) Swans, pastel and charcoal, 26 x 34.5cm (10 1/4 x 13 1/2 in). Provenance: a gift from the artist. IMPORTANT: This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
Dreweatts 1759
Sep. 12, 2012
Betty Swanwick RA (1915-1989) Safety First!' a
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Betty Swanwick RA (1915-1989) Safety First!' a macabre vision for a Ministry of Transport poster, gouache over pencil, 97.5 x 59cm (38 1/2 x 23 1/4 in) Provenance: a gift from the artist. IMPORTANT: This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
Dreweatts 1759
Sep. 12, 2012
Betty Swanwick RA (1915-1989) The Gardeners,
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Betty Swanwick RA (1915-1989) The Gardeners, gouache over pencil, signed and with artist's early Forest Hill address verso, 64 x 105.5cm (25 x 41 1/2 in) Provenance: a gift from the artist. Betty Swanwick was born in Forest Hill, the daughter of the artist, Henry Gerard Swanwick, who encouraged her to draw from an early age. She studied under Edward Bawden at Goldsmiths College before going on to the RCA, and then returning to teach at Goldsmiths from 1948 to 1961. She became a highly successful illustrator and poster artist, as well as painter. She was elected an RA in 1979. IMPORTANT: This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
Dreweatts 1759
May. 01, 2012
Betty Swanwick, R.A. (1915-1989)
Est: £600 - £800
Betty Swanwick, R.A. (1915-1989) Englische Bücher: Figure study for book cover pencil 16¼ x 15 in. (41.3 x 38.1 cm.); and smaller; and A printed artist's proof of the Englische Bücher book cover; and A female head study for The Fields of Ennor (3)
Christie's