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# William Frederick Foster (1883–1953)

William Frederick Foster is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $780.

A work by William Frederick Foster sold in 2019 for $850, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Frederick Foster work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Frederick Foster work is $780.

The median William Frederick Foster painting sells for $780 across 11 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $780 | $1,600 | 78.6% | 2019-01-13 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $525–$848 | $734 | $1,600 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,600 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,080 |

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 William Frederick Foster worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Frederick Foster work is $780. The median William Frederick Foster painting sells for $780 across 11 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a William Frederick Foster painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Frederick Foster painting is $780.

### What is William Frederick Foster's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Frederick Foster painting is $1,600.

### What is the average price of a medium William Frederick Foster painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Frederick Foster painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $734, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is William Frederick Foster's auction record?

William Frederick Foster's auction record is $1,600, set in 2019.

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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.