Charles Parsons (1821–1910)
Charles Parsons is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $750. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Charles Parsons sold in 2026 for $1,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Parsons on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Parsons work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Parsons work is $750.
The median Charles Parsons print sells for $678 across 10 lots.
The median Charles Parsons work on paper sells for $1,610 across 1 lots.
The median Charles Parsons painting sells for $1 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $678† | $1,840 | 83.3% | 2026-03-19 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1† | $1† | — | 2025-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,610 | $1,610 | 50% | 1994-09-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Charles Parsons's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $678 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $1, record $1. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1 (buyer's premium not included).
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $510–$1,706† | $1,035† | $1,840 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1995 | $1,840 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $1,725 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $1,610 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Parsons worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Parsons work is $750. The median Charles Parsons print sells for $678 across 10 lots. The median Charles Parsons work on paper sells for $1,610 across 1 lots. The median Charles Parsons painting sells for $1 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Charles Parsons print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Parsons print is $678. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Charles Parsons's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Parsons print is $1,840.
What is Charles Parsons's auction record?
Charles Parsons's auction record is $1,840, set in 1995.
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