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Victor Forsythe

American · 1885–1962 · Painter, Sculptor

Victor Clyde Forsythe, also known as Clyde or Vic Forsythe, was an American artist, most known for his illustrations and desert paintings. He is the illustrator of many… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Victor Forsythe, The Gold Camp, 1948, oil on boardThe Gold CampCoeur d'Alene Art Auction · $60,500≈ £45,407≈ €53,177Sign up to see
  2. Victor Forsythe, The Gold Rush, 1938; The Mining Camp, 1938; The Mining Town, 1938; The Ghost Town, 1943 (four painting allegory)The Gold Rush, 1938; The Mining Camp, 1938; The Mining Town, 1938; The Ghost Town, 1943 (four painting allegory)Bonhams · $58,560≈ £35,935≈ €40,951Sign up to see
  3. Victor Forsythe, The Gold Camp, 1948, oil on boardThe Gold CampCoeur d'Alene Art Auction · $23,400≈ £15,195≈ €17,647Sign up to see

Victor Forsythe’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 16 auction results for Victor Forsythe between 2007 and 2026, of which 14 sold (88%). Recorded sale prices range from $510Sign up free to see to $60.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $60.5kSign up free to see for The Gold Camp at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction in July 2026. The most common medium is oil paintings (13 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (14) and Coeur d'Alene Art Auction (2).

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  1. Victor Forsythe, The Gold Camp, 1948, oil on board
    The Gold Camp, 1948
    Oil · Board
    34 x 48 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 295
    $60,500≈ £45,407≈ €53,177Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  2. Victor Forsythe, The Golden Day, oil on board
    The Golden Day
    Oil · Board
    18 x 30 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 1111
    $1,024≈ £802≈ €968Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Victor Forsythe, Sierra Solitude, oil on board
    Sierra Solitude
    Oil · Board
    16 x 12in
    Bonhams · · Lot 34
    $2,432≈ £1,944≈ €2,270Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,400View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Victor Forsythe, San Jacinto, Palm Springs, oil on canvas
    San Jacinto, Palm Springs
    Oil · Canvas
    24 x 30 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 100
    $3,200≈ £2,609≈ €2,999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Victor Forsythe, Pals, bronze with brown patina
    Pals
    Sculpture
    11 in. high
    Bonhams · · Lot 79
    $510≈ £409≈ €462Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Victor Forsythe, The Ranch Hand, oil on canvasboard
    The Ranch Hand
    Oil · Canvas
    16 x 12 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 151
    $765≈ £639≈ €715Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Victor Forsythe, Pals, bronze with brown patina
    Pals
    Sculpture
    11 in. high
    Bonhams · · Lot 186
    $701≈ £585≈ €655Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Victor Forsythe, Comrades of the Desert, oil on canvas
    Comrades of the Desert
    Oil · Canvas
    28 x 36 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 100
    $4,000≈ £3,074≈ €3,683Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Victor Forsythe, In Santa Anita Wash, oil on board
    In Santa Anita Wash
    Oil · Board
    12 x 16in
    Bonhams · · Lot 2043
    $4,250≈ £2,488≈ €3,144Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Victor Forsythe, The Gold Camp, 1948, oil on board
    The Gold Camp, 1948
    Oil · Board
    32 x 46 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 270
    $23,400≈ £15,195≈ €17,647Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗

Victor Forsythe paintings (13)Victor Forsythe oil paintings (13)

Victor Forsythe: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Victor Forsythe at auction?

$60,500Sign up free to see, for The Gold Camp at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction (July 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Victor Forsythe?

The median sale price is $3.5kSign up free to see across 14 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Victor Forsythe have sold at auction?

14 of 16 recorded lots sold between 2007 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Victor Forsythe?

Bonhams and Coeur d'Alene Art Auction account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Coeur d'Alene Art Auction

About Victor Forsythe

Victor Clyde Forsythe, also known as Clyde or Vic Forsythe, was an American artist, most known for his illustrations and desert paintings. He is the illustrator of many different comics, including Joe Jinks. He is also believed to be considered one of the original "Desert Painters".

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