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# Alfred Foretay (1861–1944)

Alfred Foretay is a Swiss artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $604. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Alfred Foretay sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $858 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alfred Foretay work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Foretay work is $604.

The median Alfred Foretay sculpture sells for $350 across 3 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $350† | $874 | 60% | 2025-02-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $874 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $350† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Alfred Foretay worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Foretay work is $604. The median Alfred Foretay sculpture sells for $350 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alfred Foretay's auction record?

Alfred Foretay's auction record is $2,384, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,384 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.