Elizabeth Adela Forbes (1859–1912)
Elizabeth Adela Forbes is a Canadian artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $19,017. 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 Elizabeth Adela Forbes sold in 2021 for $33,396, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Elizabeth Adela Forbes on OpeningBid →What is a Elizabeth Adela Forbes work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elizabeth Adela Forbes work is $19,017.
The median Elizabeth Adela Forbes work on paper sells for $8,297 across 7 lots.
The median Elizabeth Adela Forbes painting sells for $33,396 across 8 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 | 8 | $33,396† | $100,000 | — | 2022-03-23 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $8,297‡ | $111,673 | 87.5% | 2018-03-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $4,604–$8,297‡ | $8,297‡ | $16,624 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $111,673 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $100,000 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $57,371 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $41,901 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Elizabeth Adela Forbes worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elizabeth Adela Forbes work is $19,017. The median Elizabeth Adela Forbes work on paper sells for $8,297 across 7 lots. The median Elizabeth Adela Forbes painting sells for $33,396 across 8 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 Elizabeth Adela Forbes's auction record?
Elizabeth Adela Forbes's auction record is $111,673, set in 2013.
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