Francis Swaine ( 1740 - 1782 ) was a British painter. Francis Swaine s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1974.23 USD for Ships of the Red Squadron at sea; and An Admiralty yacht off a Channel port in 2004 to 19549.58 USD for BRITISH MEN-OF-WAR OF THE RED SQUADRON IN A STIFF BREEZE in 2011 , based on the size and medi