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# Louis Henri Forain (1852–1931)

Louis Henri Forain is a French artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $1,732. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Louis Henri Forain sold in 2025 for $2,662, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Henri Forain work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Henri Forain work is $1,732.

The median Louis Henri Forain work on paper sells for $602 across 2 lots.

The median Louis Henri Forain painting sells for $3,709 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $3,709 | $4,756 | 66.7% | 2025-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $602‡ | $801 | 40% | 2020-04-14 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,756 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,662 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $801 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $402‡ |

‡ 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 Louis Henri Forain worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Henri Forain work is $1,732. The median Louis Henri Forain work on paper sells for $602 across 2 lots. The median Louis Henri Forain painting sells for $3,709 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Louis Henri Forain's auction record?

Louis Henri Forain's auction record is $4,756, set in 2025.

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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.