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# Vivian Forbes (1891–1937)

Vivian Forbes is a British (modern) artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,045.

A work by Vivian Forbes sold in 2026 for $3,833, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Vivian Forbes work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vivian Forbes work is $2,045.

The median Vivian Forbes painting sells for $1,720 across 4 lots.

The median Vivian Forbes work on paper sells for $1,587 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $1,720 | $4,420 | — | 2019-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,587 | $2,983 | — | 2026-02-11 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $4,420 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,983 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $2,045 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $192 |

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 Vivian Forbes worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vivian Forbes work is $2,045. The median Vivian Forbes painting sells for $1,720 across 4 lots. The median Vivian Forbes work on paper sells for $1,587 across 2 lots.

### What is Vivian Forbes's auction record?

Vivian Forbes's auction record is $4,420, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Vivian Forbes auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vivian-forbes (updated 2026-11-01).

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.