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# THOMAS DE VANY FORRESTALL (b. 1936)

THOMAS DE VANY FORRESTALL is a Canadian artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $3,860.

A work by THOMAS DE VANY FORRESTALL sold in 2020 for $9,406, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a THOMAS DE VANY FORRESTALL work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a THOMAS DE VANY FORRESTALL work is $3,860.

The median THOMAS DE VANY FORRESTALL painting sells for $5,658 across 17 lots.

The median THOMAS DE VANY FORRESTALL work on paper sells for $941 across 12 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | — | — | — | 2023-05-11 |
| Paintings | 17 | $5,658 | $9,406 | — | 2023-05-11 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $941 | $1,787 | — | 2023-07-20 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,547–$6,099 | $5,769 | $9,406 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $9,406 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $6,099 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,787 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $941 |

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 THOMAS DE VANY FORRESTALL worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a THOMAS DE VANY FORRESTALL work is $3,860. The median THOMAS DE VANY FORRESTALL painting sells for $5,658 across 17 lots. The median THOMAS DE VANY FORRESTALL work on paper sells for $941 across 12 lots.

### What is the average price of a THOMAS DE VANY FORRESTALL painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a THOMAS DE VANY FORRESTALL painting is $5,658.

### What is THOMAS DE VANY FORRESTALL's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a THOMAS DE VANY FORRESTALL painting is $9,406.

### What is the average price of a THOMAS DE VANY FORRESTALL work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a THOMAS DE VANY FORRESTALL work on paper is $941.

### What is THOMAS DE VANY FORRESTALL's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a THOMAS DE VANY FORRESTALL work on paper is $1,787.

### What is THOMAS DE VANY FORRESTALL's auction record?

THOMAS DE VANY FORRESTALL's auction record is $6,099, set in 2017.

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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.