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# Edwin Forbes (1839–1895)

Edwin Forbes is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,780.

A work by Edwin Forbes sold in 2023 for $5,445, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edwin Forbes work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edwin Forbes work is $4,780.

The median Edwin Forbes print sells for $294 across 1 lots.

The median Edwin Forbes work on paper sells for $4,780 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $294 | $294 | — | 2003-09-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $4,780 | $4,780 | — | 2004-10-08 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $4,780 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $294 |

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 Edwin Forbes worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edwin Forbes work is $4,780. The median Edwin Forbes print sells for $294 across 1 lots. The median Edwin Forbes work on paper sells for $4,780 across 1 lots.

### What is Edwin Forbes's auction record?

Edwin Forbes's auction record is $5,445, set in 2023.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Edwin Forbes auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edwin-forbes (updated 2026-11-01).

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.