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# Helen Forbes

Helen Forbes is an artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $605.

A work by Helen Forbes sold in 2024 for $952, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Helen Forbes work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Forbes work is $605.

The median Helen Forbes painting sells for $762 across 2 lots.

The median Helen Forbes work on paper sells for $605 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $762 | $952 | — | 2025-01-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $605 | $605 | — | 1993-09-28 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $952 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $605 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $571 |

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 Helen Forbes worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Forbes work is $605. The median Helen Forbes painting sells for $762 across 2 lots. The median Helen Forbes work on paper sells for $605 across 1 lots.

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

Helen Forbes's auction record is $952, set in 2024.

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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, “Helen Forbes auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/helen-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.