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# Vivian Forsythe Porter (1880–1982)

Vivian Forsythe Porter is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $382. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Vivian Forsythe Porter sold in 2026 for $2,970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Vivian Forsythe Porter work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vivian Forsythe Porter work is $382.

The median Vivian Forsythe Porter painting sells for $382 across 9 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 | 11 | $382‡ | $900‡ | 81.8% | 2025-03-19 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $375–$711‡ | $600‡ | $900‡ |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $900‡ |
| Paintings | 2009 | $711 |

‡ 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 Vivian Forsythe Porter worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vivian Forsythe Porter work is $382. The median Vivian Forsythe Porter painting sells for $382 across 9 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Vivian Forsythe Porter painting?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vivian Forsythe Porter painting is $382. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Vivian Forsythe Porter's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Vivian Forsythe Porter painting is $900. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Vivian Forsythe Porter's auction record?

Vivian Forsythe Porter's auction record is $900, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Vivian Forsythe Porter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vivian-forsythe-porter (updated 2026-11-03).

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.