Ernest Parton (1845–1933)
Ernest Parton is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $668. 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 Ernest Parton sold in 2021 for a hammer price of $700 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ernest Parton on OpeningBid →What is a Ernest Parton work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Parton work is $668.
The median Ernest Parton painting sells for $680 across 16 lots.
The median Ernest Parton work on paper sells for $45 across 1 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 | 26 | $680†‡ | $15,290 | 61.5% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $45‡ | $45‡ | — | 2023-07-29 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $369–$3,000†‡ | $700†‡ | $5,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $522–$2,185† | $660† | $15,290 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $15,290 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $10,157 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $45‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ernest Parton worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ernest Parton work is $668. The median Ernest Parton painting sells for $680 across 16 lots. The median Ernest Parton work on paper sells for $45 across 1 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 Ernest Parton painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ernest Parton painting is $680. 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 Ernest Parton's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ernest Parton painting is $15,290.
What is Ernest Parton's auction record?
Ernest Parton's auction record is $15,290, set in 2006.
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