William James Forster (1840–1891)
William James Forster is an artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $1,188. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William James Forster sold in 2026 for $2,269, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William James Forster on OpeningBid →What is a William James Forster work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William James Forster work is $1,188.
The median William James Forster work on paper sells for $1,135 across 9 lots.
The median William James Forster painting sells for $2,269 across 1 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 | 2 | $2,269 | $2,269 | 50% | 2026-01-28 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,135† | $3,650† | 81.8% | 2026-02-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $666–$1,175† | $951† | $3,650† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $3,650† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,269 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,552† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William James Forster worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William James Forster work is $1,188. The median William James Forster work on paper sells for $1,135 across 9 lots. The median William James Forster painting sells for $2,269 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a William James Forster work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William James Forster work on paper is $1,135. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William James Forster's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William James Forster work on paper is $3,650. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,650 (buyer's premium not included).
What is William James Forster's auction record?
William James Forster's auction record is $3,650, set in 2013. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,650 (buyer's premium not included).
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