Ben Foster (1852–1926)
Ben Foster is an American artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,352. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ben Foster sold in 2026 for $27,940, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ben Foster on OpeningBid →What is a Ben Foster work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Foster work is $1,352.
The median Ben Foster painting sells for $1,277 across 24 lots.
The median Ben Foster work on paper sells for $242 across 2 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $1,277†‡ | $27,940 | 77.4% | 2026-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $242‡ | $250‡ | — | 2008-12-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,058–$2,133 | $2,133 | $3,510 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $925–$1,720†‡ | $1,250†‡ | $27,940 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $27,940 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,750‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $250‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $235 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ben Foster worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Foster work is $1,352. The median Ben Foster painting sells for $1,277 across 24 lots. The median Ben Foster work on paper sells for $242 across 2 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Ben Foster painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Foster painting is $1,277. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ben Foster's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Foster painting is $27,940.
What is the average price of a medium Ben Foster painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ben Foster painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ben Foster's auction record?
Ben Foster's auction record is $27,940, set in 2026.
See the full Ben Foster record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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