Bill Parker (1924–2009)
Bill Parker is an American artist with 118 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $516. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bill Parker sold in 2026 for $755, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bill Parker on OpeningBid →What is a Bill Parker work worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Parker work is $516.
The median Bill Parker painting sells for $919 across 36 lots.
The median Bill Parker work on paper sells for $325 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Bill Parker paintings typically sell for $603–$1,129 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $919†‡ | $15,920 | 94.7% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $325† | $517 | 55.6% | 2024-08-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $6,691 | $15,920 | — | 2022-12-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $603–$1,129† | $919† | $15,920 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $15,920 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,307 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $517 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $370 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bill Parker worth?
Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill Parker work is $516. The median Bill Parker painting sells for $919 across 36 lots. The median Bill Parker work on paper sells for $325 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bill Parker paintings typically sell for $603–$1,129 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Bill Parker painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bill Parker painting is $919. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Bill Parker's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bill Parker painting is $15,920.
What is the average price of a medium Bill Parker painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bill Parker painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $919, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bill Parker's auction record?
Bill Parker's auction record is $15,920, set in 2022.
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