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# E. M. Forster (1879–1970)

E. M. Forster is a British (modern) artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $962. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by E. M. Forster sold in 2019 for $1,455, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a E. M. Forster work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a E. M. Forster work is $962.

The median E. M. Forster print sells for $962 across 3 lots.

The median E. M. Forster photograph sells for $2,977 across 3 lots.

The median E. M. Forster work on paper sells for $1,025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $962† | $5,496 | — | 2013-02-21 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,025 | $1,455 | — | 2019-06-26 |
| Photography | 3 | $2,977 | $22,270 | — | 2019-06-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2019 | $22,270 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $5,496 |
| Photography | 2006 | $2,977 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,455 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $962 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $595 |

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 E. M. Forster worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a E. M. Forster work is $962. The median E. M. Forster print sells for $962 across 3 lots. The median E. M. Forster photograph sells for $2,977 across 3 lots. The median E. M. Forster work on paper sells for $1,025 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 E. M. Forster's auction record?

E. M. Forster's auction record is $22,270, set in 2019.

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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.