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# Richard Forgues (1952–2013)

Richard Forgues is a German artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $659. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Richard Forgues is recorded as sold in 2020 for $659; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Forgues work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Forgues work is $659.

The median Richard Forgues photograph sells for $877 across 2 lots.

The median Richard Forgues print sells for $659 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 | 3 | $659‡ | $659‡ | 33.3% | 2020-11-27 |
| Paintings | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 4 | $877‡ | $1,198‡ | 50% | 2016-06-01 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2010 | $1,198‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $659‡ |
| Photography | 2016 | $555‡ |

‡ 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 Richard Forgues worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Forgues work is $659. The median Richard Forgues photograph sells for $877 across 2 lots. The median Richard Forgues print sells for $659 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Richard Forgues's auction record?

Richard Forgues's auction record is $1,198, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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.