George (1817) Forster Paintings & Artwork for Sale | George (1817) Forster Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 19, 2026
Forster (George) A Journey from Bengal to England..., 2 vol., first edition, R.Faulder, 1798
Est: £300 - £400
Forster (George) A Journey from Bengal to England, through the Northern Part of India, Kashmire, Afghanistan, and Persia, and into Russia, by the Caspian-Sea, 2 vol., first edition, half-titles, folding engraved map (spotted and soiled), some pencil annotations, old tape stain to edge of half-title of vol.2, ex-library copy with traces of stamp to titles & map and disposal labels to pastedowns, modern half calf, spines faded, 4to, R.Faulder, 1798. ⁂ George Forster (c.1750 -91) was a civil servant in the East India Company stationed in Madras who had published Sketches of the Mythology and Customs of the Hindoos in 1785. In 1782 he returned to England becoming the first Briton to travel from India through Central Asia to Russia.
Forum Auctions - UK
Dec. 06, 2025
George Forster Still-Life Painting
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
(German/New York, 1817-1896). Oil on canvas. Signed lower right. Dated 1877. Sight size: 9 1/2" high x 11 1/4" wide. In a period frame measuring: 15" high x 16 3/4" wide.Good condition. Relined. IMPORTANT- Please note: all items are sold as is, where is, with all faults. Marion Antique Auctions encourages all bidders to examine items prior to bidding, if at all possible, in person. Please seek a condition report prior to the auction. All statements made by Marion Antique Auctions with regard to condition, age, or material are stated as our opinion, and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials, or any other feature of items being sold. All sales are final. We do not give refunds.
Marion Antique Auctions
Nov. 09, 2025
Attributed to George E. Forster (1817-1896) German/American, Oil on Canvas
Est: $750 - $1,000
Attributed to George E. Forster (1817-1896) German/American, Oil on Canvas. Oil on canvas of grapes, strawberries, cherries, and foliage. Unsigned. Framed. Condition: Inpaint, minor craquelure. Frame with chips and losses. Overall Size: 18 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. Sight Size: 18 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. Frame Thickness: 4 in. George E. Forster (1817-1896) was a German-born American artist celebrated for his exquisitely detailed trompe-l’œil still lifes. After emigrating from Bavaria to New York around 1865, he exhibited at major venues, including the National Academy of Design and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Critics admired his mastery of texture and his uncanny precision in rendering ripe fruit, delicate bird's nests, and sparkling dew drops. Forster’s technically dazzling and quietly poetic paintings ensure his place as a leading figure in 19th-century American still life.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Sep. 19, 2025
GEORGE E. FORSTER (New York/Germany, 1817-1906), Children on a farm., Oil on canvas, 7" x 10". Framed 14" x 18".
Est: $700 - $1,000
GEORGE E. FORSTER New York/Germany, 1817-1906 Children on a farm. Signed lower right "Geo. Forster".
Eldred's
Aug. 24, 2025
attr. George Forster Still Life of Fruit Painting
Est: $400 - $600
attributed FORSTER, George, (American, 1817-1896): Still life of grapes, strawberries, cherries, and foliage, Oil on Canvas, no visible signature, 14" x 11", framed 21.5" x 18.5". Condition: Inpaint, minor craquelure. Frame with chips and losses.
Amero Auctions
Jul. 25, 2025
GEORGE E. FORSTER (New York/Germany, 1817-1896), Still life of fruit., Oil on canvas, 7.75" x 9.5". Framed 11" x 13".
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
GEORGE E. FORSTER New York/Germany, 1817-1896 Still life of fruit.
Eldred's
Jan. 26, 2025
ATTRIB George Forster (NY,German,1817-1896) oil painting antique
Est: $950 - $1,200
ARTIST: ATTRIBUTED TO George E Forster (New York, Germany, 1817 - 1896) TITLE: Still Life with Vase and Fruits YEAR: 1879 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Missing a few flakes of paint. Minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. Minor damages to frame. ART SIZE: 30 x 25 inches / 76 x 63 cm FRAME SIZE: 34 x 29 inches / 86 x 73 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 124832 US SHIPPING: $119 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Known for lush still lifes, full of the sense of texture from smooth to rough, he placed fruit in natural settings with animals and plants.He was born in Bavaria, Germany, and emigrated to New York in 1865 with his wife and seven children. By 1870, he was exhibiting paintings at the National Academy of Design and at the Boston Athenaeum. He lived primarily in Brooklyn until his death in 1896. His name was frequently misspelled as "Foster". He exhibited at the Brooklyn Art Association in 1879 under the name of Foster. His sons, Henry and George Jr. were both artists, George Jr.'s paintings are often confused with his father's as they are both found to be signed "G. Forster".
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 17, 2024
George E Forster (1817 - 1896), still life strawberries and berries, oil on panel, unsigned but date
Est: £500 - £800
George E Forster (1817 - 1896), still life strawberries and berries, oil on panel, unsigned but date 1845, 36cm x 25cm, framed
Burstow & Hewett
Dec. 13, 2024
George S. Forster (American 1817-1896), Still Life of Red Currants and Bird's Nest of Robin's Eggs, Oil on canvas, 8 x 10 in (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
George S. Forster (American, 1817-1896) Still Life of Red Currants and Bird's Nest of Robin's Eggs Oil on canvas Signed Forster and dated 1867 l.r.
Weschler's
Nov. 09, 2024
GEORGE FORSTER (NY/GERMANY, 1817-1896)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
GEORGE FORSTER (NY/GERMANY, 1817-1896) "Fruit Still Life with Insects", 1866, oil on canvas, signed and dated on table's edge to right, having labels verso from Godel & Co of NYC and Uno Langmann of Vancouver, Canada. Housed in the original gilt deep cove frame, OS: 15" x 17", SS: 8" x 10".
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Nov. 09, 2024
GEORGE FORSTER (NY/GERMANY, 1817-1896)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
GEORGE FORSTER (NY/GERMANY, 1817-1896) "Fruit Still Life with Insects", 1866, oil on canvas, signed and dated on table's edge to left, having labels verso from Godel & Co of NYC and Uno Langmann of Vancouver, Canada. Housed in the original gilt deep cove frame, OS: 15" x 17", SS: 8" x 10".
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Nov. 02, 2024
GEORGE FORSTER, (American, 1817-1896), Still Life, 1866, oil on canvas, 20 3/4 x 26 1/2 in., frame: 28 x 34 1/4 in.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
GEORGE FORSTER (American, 1817-1896) Still Life 1866, oil on canvas signed and dated G. Forster 1866 lower right
Grogan & Company
Jun. 16, 2024
ATTRIB George Forster (NY,German,1817-1896) oil painting antique
Est: $1,000 - $1,300
ARTIST: ATTRIBUTED TO George E Forster (New York, Germany, 1817 - 1896) TITLE: Still Life with Vase and Fruits YEAR: 1879 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Missing a few flakes of paint. Minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. Minor damages to frame. ART SIZE: 30 x 25 inches / 76 x 63 cm FRAME SIZE: 34 x 29 inches / 86 x 73 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 124832 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Known for lush still lifes, full of the sense of texture from smooth to rough, he placed fruit in natural settings with animals and plants.He was born in Bavaria, Germany, and emigrated to New York in 1865 with his wife and seven children. By 1870, he was exhibiting paintings at the National Academy of Design and at the Boston Athenaeum. He lived primarily in Brooklyn until his death in 1896. His name was frequently misspelled as "Foster". He exhibited at the Brooklyn Art Association in 1879 under the name of Foster. His sons, Henry and George Jr. were both artists, George Jr.'s paintings are often confused with his father's as they are both found to be signed "G. Forster".
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jun. 04, 2024
George Forster (American, 1817–1896) - Still Life with Bananas, Grapes and Peaches
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
George Forster (American, 1817–1896) - Still Life with Bananas, Grapes and Peaches Signed and dated ‘G. Forester/ 1808’ bottom left, oil on canvas 14 5/8 x 12 in. (37.1 x 30.5cm) Provenance Private Collection, New Jersey.
Freeman's | Hindman
Feb. 11, 2024
ATTRIB George Forster (NY,German,1817-1896) oil painting antique
Est: $1,000 - $1,300
ARTIST: ATTRIBUTED TO George E Forster (New York, Germany, 1817 - 1896) TITLE: Still Life with Vase and Fruits YEAR: 1879 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Missing a few flakes of paint. Minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. Minor damages to frame. ART SIZE: 30 x 25 inches / 76 x 63 cm FRAME SIZE: 34 x 29 inches / 86 x 73 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 124832 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Known for lush still lifes, full of the sense of texture from smooth to rough, he placed fruit in natural settings with animals and plants.He was born in Bavaria, Germany, and emigrated to New York in 1865 with his wife and seven children. By 1870, he was exhibiting paintings at the National Academy of Design and at the Boston Athenaeum. He lived primarily in Brooklyn until his death in 1896. His name was frequently misspelled as "Foster". He exhibited at the Brooklyn Art Association in 1879 under the name of Foster. His sons, Henry and George Jr. were both artists, George Jr.'s paintings are often confused with his father's as they are both found to be signed "G. Forster".
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jan. 26, 2024
GEORGE FORSTER (New York/Germany, 1817-1896), Still life of fruit, a ladybug, feathers and eggs in a bird's nest., Oil on canvas, 8.25" x 10". Framed 12.5" x 14.25".
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
GEORGE FORSTER New York/Germany, 1817-1896 Still life of fruit, a ladybug, feathers and eggs in a bird's nest. Signed and dated lower left "G. Forster 1869".
Eldred's
Jan. 21, 2024
Pair of George Forster O/C (1817-1896) Farm Life
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
Pair of George Forster O/C (1817-1896) Farm Life. The images are of young children interacting with animals around the farm. The playful happy demeanor of the children around the geese, cats, and lambs opens the door to the souls of the children. These masterfully painted scenes are housed in their original gilt leaf frames. Original Package. Dated 1884. For their age they are in excellent condition. Commensurate with age. Known for lush still lifes, full of the sense of texture from smooth to rough, he placed fruit in natural settings with animals and plants. He was born in Bavaria, Germany, and emigrated to New York in 1865 with his wife and seven children. By 1870, he was exhibiting paintings at the National Academy of Design and at the Boston Athenaeum. He lived primarily in Brooklyn until his death in 1896. Overall Size: 14 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. Sight Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. 2 1/2 inches thick. #5130
Sarasota Estate Auction
Nov. 12, 2023
ATTRIB George Forster (NY,German,1817-1896) oil painting antique
Est: $1,050 - $1,350
ARTIST: ATTRIBUTED TO George E Forster (New York, Germany, 1817 - 1896) TITLE: Still Life with Vase and Fruits YEAR: 1879 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Missing a few flakes of paint. Minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. Minor damages to frame. ART SIZE: 30 x 25 inches / 76 x 63 cm FRAME SIZE: 34 x 29 inches / 86 x 73 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 124832 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Known for lush still lifes, full of the sense of texture from smooth to rough, he placed fruit in natural settings with animals and plants.He was born in Bavaria, Germany, and emigrated to New York in 1865 with his wife and seven children. By 1870, he was exhibiting paintings at the National Academy of Design and at the Boston Athenaeum. He lived primarily in Brooklyn until his death in 1896. His name was frequently misspelled as "Foster". He exhibited at the Brooklyn Art Association in 1879 under the name of Foster. His sons, Henry and George Jr. were both artists, George Jr.'s paintings are often confused with his father's as they are both found to be signed "G. Forster".
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Nov. 05, 2023
Pair of George Forster O/C (1817-1896) Farm Life
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Pair of George Forster O/C (1817-1896) Farm Life. The images are of young children interacting with animals around the farm. The playful happy demeanor of the children around the geese, cats, and lambs opens the door to the souls of the children. These masterfully painted scenes are housed in their original gilt leaf frames. Original Package. Dated 1884. For their age they are in excellent condition. Commensurate with age. Known for lush still lifes, full of the sense of texture from smooth to rough, he placed fruit in natural settings with animals and plants. He was born in Bavaria, Germany, and emigrated to New York in 1865 with his wife and seven children. By 1870, he was exhibiting paintings at the National Academy of Design and at the Boston Athenaeum. He lived primarily in Brooklyn until his death in 1896. Overall Size: 14 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. Sight Size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. 2 1/2 inches thick. #5130 Location S
Sarasota Estate Auction
Aug. 20, 2023
ATTRIB George Forster (NY,German,1817-1896) oil painting antique
Est: $1,050 - $1,350
ARTIST: ATTRIBUTED TO George E Forster (New York, Germany, 1817 - 1896) TITLE: Still Life with Vase and Fruits YEAR: 1879 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Missing a few flakes of paint. Minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. Minor damages to frame. ART SIZE: 30 x 25 inches / 76 x 63 cm FRAME SIZE: 34 x 29 inches / 86 x 73 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 124832 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Known for lush still lifes, full of the sense of texture from smooth to rough, he placed fruit in natural settings with animals and plants.He was born in Bavaria, Germany, and emigrated to New York in 1865 with his wife and seven children. By 1870, he was exhibiting paintings at the National Academy of Design and at the Boston Athenaeum. He lived primarily in Brooklyn until his death in 1896. His name was frequently misspelled as "Foster". He exhibited at the Brooklyn Art Association in 1879 under the name of Foster. His sons, Henry and George Jr. were both artists, George Jr.'s paintings are often confused with his father's as they are both found to be signed "G. Forster".
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 20, 2023
George Forster (NY,German,1817-1896) oil painting antique
Est: $2,800 - $3,500
ARTIST: George E Forster (New York, Germany, 1817 - 1896) NAME: Still Life with Grapes YEAR: 1873 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Some craquelure. Some scattered inpaintings. Some damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm FRAME SIZE: 28 x 26 inches / 71 x 66 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 118364 US Shipping $120 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Known for lush still lifes, full of the sense of texture from smooth to rough, he placed fruit in natural settings with animals and plants.He was born in Bavaria, Germany, and emigrated to New York in 1865 with his wife and seven children. By 1870, he was exhibiting paintings at the National Academy of Design and at the Boston Athenaeum. He lived primarily in Brooklyn until his death in 1896.His name was frequently misspelled as "Foster". He exhibited at the Brooklyn Art Association in 1879 under the name of Foster. His sons, Henry and George Jr. were both artists, George Jr.'s paintings are often confused with his father's as they are both found to be signed "G. Forster".
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
May. 14, 2023
ATTRIB George Forster (NY,German,1817-1896) oil painting antique
Est: $1,050 - $1,350
ARTIST: ATTRIBUTED TO George E Forster (New York, Germany, 1817 - 1896) TITLE: Still Life with Vase and Fruits YEAR: 1879 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Missing a few flakes of paint. Minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. Minor damages to frame. ART SIZE: 30 x 25 inches / 76 x 63 cm FRAME SIZE: 34 x 29 inches / 86 x 73 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 124832 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Known for lush still lifes, full of the sense of texture from smooth to rough, he placed fruit in natural settings with animals and plants.He was born in Bavaria, Germany, and emigrated to New York in 1865 with his wife and seven children. By 1870, he was exhibiting paintings at the National Academy of Design and at the Boston Athenaeum. He lived primarily in Brooklyn until his death in 1896. His name was frequently misspelled as "Foster". He exhibited at the Brooklyn Art Association in 1879 under the name of Foster. His sons, Henry and George Jr. were both artists, George Jr.'s paintings are often confused with his father's as they are both found to be signed "G. Forster".
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
May. 14, 2023
George Forster (NY,German,1817-1896) oil painting antique
Est: $2,900 - $3,700
ARTIST: George E Forster (New York, Germany, 1817 - 1896) NAME: Still Life with Grapes YEAR: 1873 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Some craquelure. Some scattered inpaintings. Some damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm FRAME SIZE: 28 x 26 inches / 71 x 66 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 118364 US Shipping $120 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Known for lush still lifes, full of the sense of texture from smooth to rough, he placed fruit in natural settings with animals and plants.He was born in Bavaria, Germany, and emigrated to New York in 1865 with his wife and seven children. By 1870, he was exhibiting paintings at the National Academy of Design and at the Boston Athenaeum. He lived primarily in Brooklyn until his death in 1896.His name was frequently misspelled as "Foster". He exhibited at the Brooklyn Art Association in 1879 under the name of Foster. His sons, Henry and George Jr. were both artists, George Jr.'s paintings are often confused with his father's as they are both found to be signed "G. Forster".
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Feb. 12, 2023
George Forster (NY,German,1817-1896) oil painting antique
Est: $3,000 - $3,800
ARTIST: George E Forster (New York, Germany, 1817 - 1896) NAME: Still Life with Grapes YEAR: 1873 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Some craquelure. Some scattered inpaintings. Some damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm FRAME SIZE: 28 x 26 inches / 71 x 66 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 118364 US Shipping $120 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Known for lush still lifes, full of the sense of texture from smooth to rough, he placed fruit in natural settings with animals and plants.He was born in Bavaria, Germany, and emigrated to New York in 1865 with his wife and seven children. By 1870, he was exhibiting paintings at the National Academy of Design and at the Boston Athenaeum. He lived primarily in Brooklyn until his death in 1896.His name was frequently misspelled as "Foster". He exhibited at the Brooklyn Art Association in 1879 under the name of Foster. His sons, Henry and George Jr. were both artists, George Jr.'s paintings are often confused with his father's as they are both found to be signed "G. Forster".
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jan. 19, 2023
George E. Forster, Oil on Canvas, Fruit Still Life
Est: $800 - $1,200
Offered is a large oil on canvas painting by George E. Forster (German/American 1817-1896). Depicts a "Still Life of Fruit" with a vase, watermelon, grapes, and more. Faintly signed lower left corner, and appears to be dated, howeververy faint. Sight seen approx. 24" x 29", overall frame size approx. 30" x 34". Good condition, however relined. Appears to need a cleaning. Frame may show some wear/damage. NOTE: This is a large painting, so please inquire about shipping priorto bidding.
Weiss Auctions
Nov. 13, 2022
George Forster (NY,German,1817-1896) oil painting antique
Est: $3,100 - $4,000
ARTIST: George E Forster (New York, Germany, 1817 - 1896) NAME: Still Life with Grapes YEAR: 1873 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Some craquelure. Some scattered inpaintings. Some damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm FRAME SIZE: 28 x 26 inches / 71 x 66 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 118364 US Shipping $120 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Known for lush still lifes, full of the sense of texture from smooth to rough, he placed fruit in natural settings with animals and plants.He was born in Bavaria, Germany, and emigrated to New York in 1865 with his wife and seven children. By 1870, he was exhibiting paintings at the National Academy of Design and at the Boston Athenaeum. He lived primarily in Brooklyn until his death in 1896.His name was frequently misspelled as "Foster". He exhibited at the Brooklyn Art Association in 1879 under the name of Foster. His sons, Henry and George Jr. were both artists, George Jr.'s paintings are often confused with his father's as they are both found to be signed "G. Forster".
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Oct. 18, 2022
GEORGE FORSTER (1817-1896) STILL LIFE OF PLUMS
Est: $700 - $900
Small still life oil on canvas with branch of plums. Faintly monogrammed and dated lower right. With label of H.V. Allison Galleries, NYC. Provenance: From the personal collection of the curator for the Berry Hill Gallery. Dimensions: (Frame) H 11.5" x W 14.5", (Painting) H 6" x W 9" Condition: Old wax lining. Craquelure. Some rubbing. In period frame.
Westport Auction
Sep. 20, 2022
GEORGE FORSTER (1817-1896) STILL LIFE OF PLUMS
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Small still life oil on canvas with branch of plums. Faintly monogrammed and dated lower right. With label of H.V. Allison Galleries, NYC. Provenance: From the personal collection of the curator for the Berry Hill Gallery. Dimensions: (Frame) H 11.5" x W 14.5", (Painting) H 6" x W 9" Condition: Old wax lining. Craquelure. Some rubbing. In period frame.
Westport Auction
Aug. 21, 2022
George Forster (NY,German,1817-1896) oil painting antique
Est: $3,200 - $4,000
ARTIST: George E Forster (New York, Germany, 1817 - 1896) NAME: Still Life with Grapes YEAR: 1873 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Some craquelure. Some scattered inpaintings. Some damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm FRAME SIZE: 28 x 26 inches / 71 x 66 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 118364 US Shipping $120 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Known for lush still lifes, full of the sense of texture from smooth to rough, he placed fruit in natural settings with animals and plants.He was born in Bavaria, Germany, and emigrated to New York in 1865 with his wife and seven children. By 1870, he was exhibiting paintings at the National Academy of Design and at the Boston Athenaeum. He lived primarily in Brooklyn until his death in 1896.His name was frequently misspelled as "Foster". He exhibited at the Brooklyn Art Association in 1879 under the name of Foster. His sons, Henry and George Jr. were both artists, George Jr.'s paintings are often confused with his father's as they are both found to be signed "G. Forster".
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jul. 27, 2022
George E. Forster, Oil on Canvas, Fruit Still Life
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Offered is a large oil on canvas painting by George E. Forster (German/American 1817-1896). Depicts a "Still Life of Fruit" with a vase, watermelon, grapes, and more. Faintly signed lower left corner, and appears to be dated, howeververy faint. Sight seen approx. 24" x 29", overall frame size approx. 30" x 34". Good condition, however relined. Appears to need a cleaning. Frame may show some wear/damage. NOTE: This is a large painting, so please inquire about shipping priorto bidding.
Weiss Auctions
Jun. 06, 2022
GEORGE FORSTER (AMERICAN, 1817–1896) STILL LIFE WITH GRAPES, PLUMS, AND ALMONDS IN A LANDSCAPE
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
George Forster (American, 1817–1896) Still Life with Grapes, Plums, and Almonds in a Landscape Oil on canvas 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4cm) Provenance Kaja Veilleux Antiques, Inc., Thomaston, sale of January 31, 1998, lot 192. Acquired directly from the above sale. Collection of Dr. Douglas S. Holsclaw, Jr., Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Overall fair condition, craquelure present throughout work, in stable condition. Slight softening at the edges, loss in upper corners. Small 1/4 in. loss at bottom right along edge. Frame: 13 1/4 x 15 1/4 x 2 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 06, 2022
GEORGE FORSTER (AMERICAN, 1817–1896) STILL LIFE WITH PEACHES, STRAWBERRIES, GRAPES AND CHERRIES IN A LANDSCAPE
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
George Forster (American, 1817–1896) Still Life with Peaches, Strawberries, Grapes and Cherries in a Landscape Oil on canvas 10 1/2 x 12 1/4 in. (26.7 x 31.1cm) Executed circa late 1860s. Provenance Godel & Co. Inc. Fine Art, New York, New York. Acquired directly from the above on November 28, 1995 (as Still Life of Fruit). Collection of Dr. Douglas S. Holsclaw, Jr., Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Note The work is accompanied by a copy of a Letter of Authenticity addressed by Dr. William H. Gerdts, then Professor of Art History at New York university, to Howard Godel and dated September 23, 1995. Frame: 15 x 16 3/4 x 2 in. The relined canvas is in good overall condition. Light craquelure is present but stable. Remnants of a light green varnish are present under UV light. A small, 1/2" area of inpainting surrounded by smaller inpainted flecks are present at center peach. See Specialist's photos for details.
Freeman's | Hindman
Jun. 06, 2022
GEORGE FORSTER (AMERICAN, 1817–1896) STILL LIFE WITH WINE GLASS, GRAPES, PLUMS AND PEACHES
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
George Forster (American, 1817–1896) Still Life with Wine Glass, Grapes, Plums and Peaches Signed and dated 'G. Forster/1873.' bottom right, oil on canvas 14 x 12 in. (35.6 x 30.5cm) Provenance Private Collection, New York, New York. Christie's New York, sale of March 13, 1996, lot 9. Private Collection. Brunk Auctions, Asheville, sale of September 12, 2014, lot 164. Acquired directly from the above sale. Collection of Dr. Douglas S. Holsclaw, Jr., Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Frame: 21 3/4 x 19 1/2 x 3 in. The unlined canvas in overall good condition, with light dust on the surface of the canvas. Examination under UV light reveals an old repair in the background at upper right. With some very localized and careful inpainting on the glass, the red grapes at center left, the bottom part of the peach at bottom center left, as well as at the bottom parts of the open plum at bottom center right. With remnants of old greenish varnish along the right outer edge of the canvas, and across the bottom tier as well. See specialist's for more details.
Freeman's | Hindman
May. 08, 2022
George Forster (NY,German,1817-1896) oil painting antique
Est: $3,300 - $4,250
ARTIST: George E Forster (New York, Germany, 1817 - 1896) NAME: Still Life with Grapes YEAR: 1873 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Some craquelure. Some scattered inpaintings. Some damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm FRAME SIZE: 28 x 26 inches / 71 x 66 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 118364 US Shipping $120 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Known for lush still lifes, full of the sense of texture from smooth to rough, he placed fruit in natural settings with animals and plants.He was born in Bavaria, Germany, and emigrated to New York in 1865 with his wife and seven children. By 1870, he was exhibiting paintings at the National Academy of Design and at the Boston Athenaeum. He lived primarily in Brooklyn until his death in 1896.His name was frequently misspelled as "Foster". He exhibited at the Brooklyn Art Association in 1879 under the name of Foster. His sons, Henry and George Jr. were both artists, George Jr.'s paintings are often confused with his father's as they are both found to be signed "G. Forster".
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Feb. 06, 2022
George Forster (NY,German,1817-1896) oil painting antique
Est: $3,500 - $4,250
ARTIST: George E Forster (New York, Germany, 1817 - 1896) NAME: Still Life with Grapes YEAR: 1873 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Some craquelure. Some scattered inpaintings. Some damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm FRAME SIZE: 28 x 26 inches / 71 x 66 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 118364 US Shipping $120 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Known for lush still lifes, full of the sense of texture from smooth to rough, he placed fruit in natural settings with animals and plants.He was born in Bavaria, Germany, and emigrated to New York in 1865 with his wife and seven children. By 1870, he was exhibiting paintings at the National Academy of Design and at the Boston Athenaeum. He lived primarily in Brooklyn until his death in 1896.His name was frequently misspelled as "Foster". He exhibited at the Brooklyn Art Association in 1879 under the name of Foster. His sons, Henry and George Jr. were both artists, George Jr.'s paintings are often confused with his father's as they are both found to be signed "G. Forster".
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jan. 20, 2022
GEORGE FORSTER, American (1817-1896), Peach Branch, oil on canvas, 8 x 10 inches
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
GEORGE FORSTER American, (1817-1896) Peach Branch oil on canvas initialed and dated lower right "G.F. 79"
Shannon's
Dec. 07, 2021
GEORGE FORSTER (AMERICAN, 1817-1896) STILL LIFE WITH GRAPES, PLUMS AND ALMONDS
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
George Forster (American, 1817-1896) Still Life with Grapes, Plums and Almonds Signed and dated '1845' bottom left, oil on board (9 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. (24.8 x 34.3cm)) Condition report: Frame: 12 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 1 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 14, 2021
George Forster (NY,German,1817-1896) oil painting antique
Est: $3,800 - $4,750
ARTIST: George E Forster (New York, Germany, 1817 - 1896) NAME: Still Life with Grapes YEAR: 1873 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Some craquelure. Some scattered inpaintings. Some damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm FRAME SIZE: 28 x 26 inches / 71 x 66 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 118364 US Shipping $120 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Known for lush still lifes, full of the sense of texture from smooth to rough, he placed fruit in natural settings with animals and plants.He was born in Bavaria, Germany, and emigrated to New York in 1865 with his wife and seven children. By 1870, he was exhibiting paintings at the National Academy of Design and at the Boston Athenaeum. He lived primarily in Brooklyn until his death in 1896.His name was frequently misspelled as "Foster". He exhibited at the Brooklyn Art Association in 1879 under the name of Foster. His sons, Henry and George Jr. were both artists, George Jr.'s paintings are often confused with his father's as they are both found to be signed "G. Forster".
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Nov. 14, 2021
GEORGE FORSTER (NY/GERMANY, 1817-1896)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Still Life with Peaches, Grapes, Plums and Raspberries, oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated 1876, housed in what may be the original lemon gold molded frame, OS: 19" x 16", SS: 16 1/4" x 13 1/4", two small repaired punctures, cleaned, fine craquelure on the edges.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Aug. 07, 2021
George Forster (NY,German,1817-1896) oil painting antique
Est: $3,800 - $4,750
ARTIST: George E Forster (New York, Germany, 1817 - 1896) NAME: Still Life with Grapes YEAR: 1873 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Some craquelure. Some scattered inpaintings. Some damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm FRAME SIZE: 28 x 26 inches / 71 x 66 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 118364 US Shipping $120 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Known for lush still lifes, full of the sense of texture from smooth to rough, he placed fruit in natural settings with animals and plants.He was born in Bavaria, Germany, and emigrated to New York in 1865 with his wife and seven children. By 1870, he was exhibiting paintings at the National Academy of Design and at the Boston Athenaeum. He lived primarily in Brooklyn until his death in 1896.His name was frequently misspelled as "Foster". He exhibited at the Brooklyn Art Association in 1879 under the name of Foster. His sons, Henry and George Jr. were both artists, George Jr.'s paintings are often confused with his father's as they are both found to be signed "G. Forster".
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Mar. 09, 2021
George Forster, Still Life with Wine and Fruit, Oil
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Description: (NY/Germany, 1817-1896), Still Life with Wine and Fruit, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1873 lower right, depicting wine glass with grapes, peaches and nuts in a giltwood frame further within a mahogany frame. Largest frame 27 1/2 in x 25 1/2 in. x 4 1/2 in. By sight: H. 18 1/2 in. x W. 11 1/4 in. Measurements: Height: by sight 18 1/2 in. x Width: 11 1/4 in. Condition: Good restored condition, inpainting along edges particularly top edge, possible repaired tear to right of wine glass stem in grapes and 2 repaired tears in upper right quadrant in background.
Everard Auctions and Appraisals
Apr. 30, 2020
GEORGE FORSTER, American (1817-1896), Still Life with Fruit and Wine Glass, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right "G. Forster...
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
GEORGE FORSTER American (1817-1896) Still Life with Fruit and Wine Glass oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right "G. Forster 1872" 8 x 10 inches Provenance: Private Collection, New York, New York. Other Notes: Framed dimensions - 15 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 3 inches Tags: oil painting, listed artist, 19th century
Shannon's
Nov. 01, 2019
George Forster (American, 1817-1896) Still Life with Fruit and Wine Glass, 1872
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
George Forster (American, 1817-1896) Still Life with Fruit and Wine Glass, 1872 Oil on canvas 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm) Signed and dated lower right: G. Forster 1872. PROVENANCE: Private collection, New York. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 02, 2018
GEORGE FORSTER | Still Life of Grapes, Peaches, Pear, and Nuts
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Jan. 23, 2018
GEORGE FORSTER | Still Life with Fruit
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
signed 'George Forster' and dated '1886' (lower left) oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Oct. 22, 2017
GEORGE FORSTER (NEW YORK/GERMANY 1817-1896) OP
Est: $900 - $1,500
George Forster (New York/Germany 1817-1896) Oil painting on canvas titled "Flowers for Grandpa" Depicts an interior genre scene with grandfather receiving flowers fro his grand daughter . Wonderful composition with dog, toy , doll and cupboard. High attention to detail. Framed in a double frame under glass. Inner ornate water tilt gold leaf with outer burl carved frame. Signed lower right. Dated 1884. Measures appro 10" x 8" image size and 19 /4" x 16 1/2" frame size. .
Fifth Avenue Estate Gallery
Oct. 22, 2017
GEORGE FORSTER (NEW YORK/GERMANY 1817-1896)OP
Est: $900 - $1,500
George Forster (New York/Germany 1817-1896) antique 19th c. Oil painting on canvas depicting an interior or genre scene with children drinking Wonderful composition with small floral still life , toy wagon ,
Fifth Avenue Estate Gallery
Oct. 08, 2017
George Forster Still life
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Still life with wine, peach, grapes, plums, attributed to George Forster (1817-1896), unsigned, oil on canvas, 8 1/4 X 10 1/8 inches, frame size 11 3/8 X 13 3/8 inches, relined with replaced stretchers.
Westchester Fine Art