Charles Parrocel (1688–1752)
What is Charles Parrocel’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Charles Parrocel at 11 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,039 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,767–$2,719, n=5). The auction record is $19,819 for Study of a man drinking (2024, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Study of a man drinking | Pen and brown ink | $19,819 | Sotheby's | Jul 2024 |
| 2 | La chasse au lion, 1731 | Huile sur toile | $14,493 | Artcurial | Nov 2015 |
| 3 | Etude de cavalier de dos | Red chalk | $8,085 | Artcurial | Jun 2020 |
| 4 | Portrait du tsar Pierre Ier | Black chalk | $8,068 | Artcurial | Mar 2014 |
| 5 | La halte des chasseurs | Papier marouflé sur toile | $6,477 | Tajan | Dec 2013 |
| 6 | Battle scene with oriental horsemen, 1752 | Red chalk | $6,104 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 7 | A horse and rider, with two subsidiary studies of the stirrup (recto); Studies of a hand and outstretched arm (verso), 1752 | Red, black and white chalk, on buff paper | $6,069 | Christie's | Jul 2013 |
| 8 | Trois soldats casqués à cheval | Sanguine, craie blanche, sur papier beige | $5,913 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 9 | Landscape with a Sleeping Horseman and a Saddled White Horse | Painting | $4,454 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2020 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Differentes attitudes de la cavalerie et de l'infanterie | 152 engraved or etched plates with contemporary hand-colouring | $6,587 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 20 | $2,857 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $1,767 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $1,999 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles Parrocel is a French artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,116. 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 Charles Parrocel sold in 2025 for $2,995, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Parrocel work is $2,116.
The median Charles Parrocel work on paper sells for $1,999 across 32 lots.
The median Charles Parrocel painting sells for $2,116 across 5 lots.
The median Charles Parrocel print sells for $4,791 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Charles Parrocel work on papers typically sell for $1,461–$4,361 (the middle half of 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $4,791 | $6,587 | — | 2025-06-16 |
| Paintings | 8 | $2,116‡ | $14,493 | 62.5% | 2025-01-21 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $1,999† | $19,819 | 84.2% | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $14,493† | $19,819 | — | 2024-07-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Charles Parrocel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $4,791. Paintings (8 lots) median $2,116, record $14,493. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $14,493.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $1,461–$4,361† | $2,039† | $19,819 |
† 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 | 2024 | $19,819 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $14,493 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $9,537† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $6,587 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $4,454 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,995 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Parrocel worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Parrocel work is $2,116. The median Charles Parrocel work on paper sells for $1,999 across 32 lots. The median Charles Parrocel painting sells for $2,116 across 5 lots. The median Charles Parrocel print sells for $4,791 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Parrocel work on papers typically sell for $1,461–$4,361 (the middle half of 25 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 Charles Parrocel work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Parrocel work on paper is $1,999. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Parrocel's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Parrocel work on paper is $19,819.
What is the average price of a small Charles Parrocel work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Parrocel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,039, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Parrocel's auction record?
Charles Parrocel's auction record is $19,819, set in 2024.
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