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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William James Forster auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-james-forster (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.