What is a R. John Foster work on paper worth?
1908–1989 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 14 priced auction sales, works by R. John Foster have sold for a median of $160Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $150Sign up free to see and $688Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $150Sign up free to see across 8 sales. In the last five years the median was $160Sign up free to see across 13 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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R. John Foster prices by medium
- Auction results
- 14
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2021–2026
- Median price
- $160Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $2.5kSign up free to see Untitled, Alderfer Auction, Jun 2022
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 8 | $90–$153Sign up free to see | $150Sign up free to see |
| Paintings | 6 | $663–$1.2kSign up free to see | $700Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Alderfer Auction (14)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Recent R. John Foster sales
- Patriotic Display (The Francis Erwin House, 1806, 127 Ct. Str., Newtown, PA), Oil on canvas — $1,400Sign up free to see, Alderfer Auction, Jun 11, 2026
- Untitled, Watercolor — $60Sign up free to see, Alderfer Auction, Mar 2, 2023
- Untitled, Watercolor — $100Sign up free to see, Alderfer Auction, Mar 2, 2023
- Untitled, Watercolor — $40Sign up free to see, Alderfer Auction, Mar 2, 2023
- Untitled, oil on canvas — $700Sign up free to see, Alderfer Auction, Dec 8, 2022
- Untitled, Watercolor — $160Sign up free to see, Alderfer Auction, Dec 8, 2022
- Untitled, Oil on canvas — $650Sign up free to see, Alderfer Auction, Dec 8, 2022
- Untitled, Watercolor — $150Sign up free to see, Alderfer Auction, Dec 8, 2022
Questions about R. John Foster prices
What is a R. John Foster work on paper worth?
Based on 14 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by R. John Foster have sold for a median of $160, and half of them sold between $150 and $688. For works on paper alone the median is $150 (8 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by R. John Foster sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $2,500 for “Untitled” at Alderfer Auction in June 2022.
Which R. John Foster medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $700 (6 sales).
How often do R. John Foster works sell at auction?
100% of the 14 lots recorded between 2021 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a R. John Foster work on paper?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 14 lots by R. John Foster recorded at auction between 2021 and 2026, 14 found a buyer (100%).
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