Edith Barretto Parsons (1878–1956)
Edith Barretto Parsons is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,185. 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 Edith Barretto Parsons is recorded as sold in 2024 for $1,900; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Edith Barretto Parsons on OpeningBid →What is a Edith Barretto Parsons work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edith Barretto Parsons work is $1,185.
The median Edith Barretto Parsons sculpture sells for $1,042 across 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 22 | $1,042†‡ | $9,000† | 90.9% | 2025-06-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $650–$1,616†‡ | $802†‡ | $4,113 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $9,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $4,444 |
† 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 Edith Barretto Parsons worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edith Barretto Parsons work is $1,185. The median Edith Barretto Parsons sculpture sells for $1,042 across 20 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 Edith Barretto Parsons sculpture?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edith Barretto Parsons sculpture is $1,042. 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 Edith Barretto Parsons's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edith Barretto Parsons sculpture is $9,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Edith Barretto Parsons sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edith Barretto Parsons sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $802, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Edith Barretto Parsons's auction record?
Edith Barretto Parsons's auction record is $9,000, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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