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# Thomas de Vany Forrestall

## What is Thomas de Vany Forrestall’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 7 auction results for Thomas de Vany Forrestall at 1 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $871 including buyer’s premium (middle half $767–$1,216, n=6). The auction record is $18,320 for Woodpile and Chained Dog (2026, Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodpile and Chained Dog, 1987 | Egg tempera on board | $18,320 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Tub in Shed (Study for "Hoffman's Farm"), 1964 | Mixed media on illustration board | $1,332 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | A Couple Walking Toward the Beach, 2018 | Mixed media on paper | $871 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Visitors to the Beach, 2018 | Mixed media on paper | $871 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | To Alex Colville, 2018 | Mixed media on paper | $733 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | A Tramp to the Sea, 2018 | Mixed media on paper | $710 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Jul 2026 |




Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 7 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Thomas de Vany Forrestall is an artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $871. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

## What is a Thomas de Vany Forrestall work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas de Vany Forrestall work is $871.

The median Thomas de Vany Forrestall work on paper sells for $871 across 3 lots.

The median Thomas de Vany Forrestall painting sells for $12,147 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 | 2 | $12,147‡ | $18,320 | — | 2026-04-21 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $871 | $871 | — | 2026-04-21 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $18,320 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $5,975‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $871 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $871 |

‡ 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 Thomas de Vany Forrestall worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas de Vany Forrestall work is $871. The median Thomas de Vany Forrestall work on paper sells for $871 across 3 lots. The median Thomas de Vany Forrestall painting sells for $12,147 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Thomas de Vany Forrestall's auction record?

Thomas de Vany Forrestall's auction record is $18,320, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.