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# Denzil Forrester (b. 1956)

## What is Denzil Forrester’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for Denzil Forrester at 5 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $81,900 including buyer’s premium (middle half $25,052–$153,492, n=7). The auction record is $189,000 for Street Music (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Street Music, 1989 | Painting | $189,000 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Dancehall Nights, 1981 | Oil paint | $163,800 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 3 | Dub Salute, 1983 | Oil on board mounted on artist's frame | $143,185 | Sotheby's | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Little Shaka, 1985 | Oil paint | $81,900 | Christie's | Feb 2025 |
| 5 | Dub Salute, 1983 | Oil paint | $63,500 | Phillips | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Moving Heads, 1956 | Pastel on paper laid on card | $31,205 | Bonhams | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | The Players, 1983 | Drawing | $18,900 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Untitled (charcoal and pastel on paper), 2019 | Charcoal and pastel on paper | $9,871 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | Police in Blues Club, 1956 | Charcoal | $9,755 | Bonhams | Apr 2021 |
| 10 | EAGLE ON THE GATE OF THE BRITISH SCHOOL OF ROME, 1956 | Pastel over traces of pencil on paper | $1,655 | Olympia Auctions | Feb 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $143,185 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $9,871 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $14,386 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Denzil Forrester is a British (modern) artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $47,352.

A work by Denzil Forrester sold in 2026 for $81,388, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Denzil Forrester work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Denzil Forrester work is $47,352.

The median Denzil Forrester painting sells for $112,542 across 6 lots.

The median Denzil Forrester work on paper sells for $9,871 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $112,542 | $189,000 | — | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $9,871 | $31,205 | — | 2026-10-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $163,800 | $189,000 | — | 2026-06-25 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $81,388–$163,800 | $143,185 | $189,000 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $9,755–$18,900 | $9,871 | $31,205 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $189,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $163,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $31,205 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $18,900 |

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 Denzil Forrester worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Denzil Forrester work is $47,352. The median Denzil Forrester painting sells for $112,542 across 6 lots. The median Denzil Forrester work on paper sells for $9,871 across 5 lots.

### What is Denzil Forrester's auction record?

Denzil Forrester's auction record is $189,000, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Denzil Forrester auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/denzil-forrester (updated 2026-11-03).

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.