George Forster (1817–1906)
George Forster is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $5,500. 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 George Forster is recorded as sold in 2024 for $5,500; 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 George Forster on OpeningBid →What is a George Forster work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Forster work is $5,500.
The median George Forster painting sells for $6,350 across 16 lots.
The median George Forster print sells for $430 across 1 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 | 1 | $430‡ | $430‡ | — | 2024-06-19 |
| Paintings | 23 | $6,350†‡ | $91,000 | 69.6% | 2025-07-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
George Forster's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $430. Paintings (23 lots) median $6,350, record $91,000. A typical George Forster painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $4,620–$47,800†‡ | $5,500†‡ | $91,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $91,000 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $56,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $430‡ |
‡ 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 George Forster worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Forster work is $5,500. The median George Forster painting sells for $6,350 across 16 lots. The median George Forster print sells for $430 across 1 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 the average price of a George Forster painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Forster painting is $6,350. 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 George Forster's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a George Forster painting is $91,000.
What is the average price of a small George Forster painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George Forster painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 George Forster's auction record?
George Forster's auction record is $91,000, set in 2007.
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