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# Lockwood de Forest (1850–1932)

Lockwood de Forest is an American artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,560.

A work by Lockwood de Forest sold in 2017 for $1,664, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lockwood de Forest work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lockwood de Forest work is $1,560.

The median Lockwood de Forest painting sells for $1,560 across 20 lots.

The median Lockwood de Forest work on paper sells for $900 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Lockwood de Forest paintings typically sell for $1,410–$2,288 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $1,560 | $7,800 | 80% | 2019-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $900 | $900 | — | 2013-10-22 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,410–$2,288 | $1,560 | $7,800 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $7,800 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $5,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $900 |

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 Lockwood de Forest worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lockwood de Forest work is $1,560. The median Lockwood de Forest painting sells for $1,560 across 20 lots. The median Lockwood de Forest work on paper sells for $900 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lockwood de Forest paintings typically sell for $1,410–$2,288 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Lockwood de Forest painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lockwood de Forest painting is $1,560.

### What is Lockwood de Forest's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lockwood de Forest painting is $7,800.

### What is the average price of a small Lockwood de Forest painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lockwood de Forest painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Lockwood de Forest's auction record?

Lockwood de Forest's auction record is $7,800, set in 2013.

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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.