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# James Forbes

James Forbes is an artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,985.

A work by James Forbes sold in 2014 for $2,430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Forbes work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Forbes work is $1,985.

The median James Forbes print sells for $3,394 across 4 lots.

The median James Forbes work on paper sells for $1,077 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $3,394 | $4,809 | — | 2014-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,077 | $1,539 | — | 2011-10-04 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $4,809 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $4,358 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,539 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $615 |

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 James Forbes worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Forbes work is $1,985. The median James Forbes print sells for $3,394 across 4 lots. The median James Forbes work on paper sells for $1,077 across 2 lots.

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

James Forbes's auction record is $4,809, set in 2011.

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

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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.