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# James Forsberg (1919–1991)

James Forsberg is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $655. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James Forsberg is recorded as sold in 2026 for $850; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Forsberg work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Forsberg work is $655.

The median James Forsberg print sells for $460 across 3 lots.

The median James Forsberg painting sells for $900 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 | 5 | $460‡ | $850‡ | 60% | 2026-05-16 |
| Paintings | 2 | $900‡ | $900‡ | 50% | 2026-05-16 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

James Forsberg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $460 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $900, record $900. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $900‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $850‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $460 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Forsberg worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Forsberg work is $655. The median James Forsberg print sells for $460 across 3 lots. The median James Forsberg painting sells for $900 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

James Forsberg's auction record is $900, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James Forsberg auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-forsberg (updated 2026-11-02).

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.