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# Stanhope Alexander Forbes (1857–1947)

## What is Stanhope Alexander Forbes’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 69 auction results for Stanhope Alexander Forbes at 17 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $20,415 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,847–$22,336, n=12). The auction record is $279,699 for The fishermen's expedition (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The fishermen's expedition, 1857 | Oil paint | $279,699 | Christie's | Dec 2013 |
| 2 | Short Cut across the Fields, 1921 | Oil on canvas | $264,587 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | The Pier Head, 1857 | Oil paint | $256,096 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | A fishergirl, Newlyn, 1857 | Oil paint | $237,438 | Christie's | Jun 2000 |
| 5 | A Christmas Repast, 1913 | Oil on canvas | $210,477 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 6 | The Bridge, 1857 | Painting | $122,297 | Bonhams | Feb 2019 |
| 7 | Study for Lighting up Time, 1857 | Oil paint | $113,105 | Christie's | Jun 2001 |
| 8 | The Quayside, Newlyn, 1857 | Painting | $103,526 | Bonhams | Jan 2014 |
| 9 | Lighting up, 1857 | Oil paint | $73,306 | Christie's | Nov 2003 |
| 10 | a country lane (woodgatherers) | — | $73,178 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $24,959 |
| Paintings | 46 | $24,250 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 37 | $23,499 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $7,970 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 69 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Stanhope Alexander Forbes is a British (modern) artist with 95 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $20,531. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Stanhope Alexander Forbes sold in 2026 for $29,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Stanhope Alexander Forbes work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Stanhope Alexander Forbes work worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stanhope Alexander Forbes work is $20,531.

The median Stanhope Alexander Forbes painting sells for $20,434 across 57 lots.

The median Stanhope Alexander Forbes work on paper sells for $1,028 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Stanhope Alexander Forbes paintings typically sell for $10,183–$41,755 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 1997-09-10 |
| Paintings | 79 | $20,434†‡ | $279,699 | 72.2% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,028 | $1,888 | — | 2025-12-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $223,958 | $279,699 | — | 2023-12-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,651–$11,598†‡ | $7,335†‡ | $210,477 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $10,183–$41,755†‡ | $21,195†‡ | $279,699 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $279,699 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $264,587 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,888 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $168 |

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 Stanhope Alexander Forbes worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stanhope Alexander Forbes work is $20,531. The median Stanhope Alexander Forbes painting sells for $20,434 across 57 lots. The median Stanhope Alexander Forbes work on paper sells for $1,028 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Stanhope Alexander Forbes paintings typically sell for $10,183–$41,755 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Stanhope Alexander Forbes painting?

Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stanhope Alexander Forbes painting is $20,434. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Stanhope Alexander Forbes's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Stanhope Alexander Forbes painting is $279,699.

### What is the average price of a medium Stanhope Alexander Forbes painting?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Stanhope Alexander Forbes painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $21,195, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a small Stanhope Alexander Forbes painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Stanhope Alexander Forbes painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,335, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Stanhope Alexander Forbes's auction record?

Stanhope Alexander Forbes's auction record is $279,699, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.