Forain (1852–1931)
Forain is a French artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $42. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Forain is recorded as sold in 2023 for $42; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Forain on OpeningBid →What is a Forain work worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Forain work is $42.
The median Forain painting sells for $351 across 2 lots.
The median Forain work on paper sells for $119 across 2 lots.
The median Forain print sells for $207 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $207‡ | $207‡ | — | 2019-07-25 |
| Paintings | 2 | $351 | $449 | — | 2019-10-11 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $119‡ | $207‡ | — | 2021-09-27 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Forain's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $207. Paintings (2 lots) median $351, record $449.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $449 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $254 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $207‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $207‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $30 |
‡ 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 Forain worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Forain work is $42. The median Forain painting sells for $351 across 2 lots. The median Forain work on paper sells for $119 across 2 lots. The median Forain print sells for $207 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Forain's auction record?
Forain's auction record is $254, set in 2019.
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