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# Ferdinand Parpan (1902–2004)

## What is Ferdinand Parpan’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for Ferdinand Parpan at 22 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,256 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,020–$6,267, n=8). The auction record is $97,975 for L'ACCORDÉONISTE (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'ACCORDÉONISTE, 1988 | Patinated bronze | $97,975 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 2 | Elephant, 1935 | Bronze | $72,108 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 3 | ÉLÉPHANT, 1988 | Patinated bronze | $69,182 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 4 | COQ, 1988 | Patinated bronze | $63,424 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 5 | FOURMILIER, 1988 | Patinated bronze | $59,585 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |
| 6 | Contrebassiste, 1935 | Bronze | $58,997 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 7 | LE GRAND TAUREAU CHARGEANT, 1945 | Carved walnut | $56,615 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | L'Accordéoniste | Patinated bronze | $43,750 | Sotheby's | Dec 2012 |
| 9 | L'homme au banjo, sculpture | — | $39,301 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 10 | Chat Allongé, 1950 | Bronze | $38,417 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $28,683 |
| Sculpture | 64 | $11,252 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $16,155 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $4,410 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ferdinand Parpan is a French artist with 142 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $12,500. 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 Ferdinand Parpan sold in 2025 for $23,344, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Ferdinand Parpan work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Ferdinand Parpan work worth?

Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Parpan work is $12,500.

The median Ferdinand Parpan sculpture sells for $8,345 across 69 lots.

The median Ferdinand Parpan print sells for $15,921 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Ferdinand Parpan sculptures typically sell for $1,835–$14,669 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Ferdinand Parpan sculptures typically sell for $5,057–$26,400 (the middle half of 29 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 | 1 | $15,921 | $15,921 | — | 2019-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 92 | $8,345†‡ | $97,975 | 75% | 2026-06-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $69,182 | $97,975 | — | 2018-10-17 |

† 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) | 36 | $1,835–$14,669†‡ | $3,612†‡ | $72,108 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $5,057–$26,400†‡ | $15,000†‡ | $97,975 |

† 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 | 2011 | $97,975 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $72,108 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $15,921 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Ferdinand Parpan worth?

Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Parpan work is $12,500. The median Ferdinand Parpan sculpture sells for $8,345 across 69 lots. The median Ferdinand Parpan print sells for $15,921 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ferdinand Parpan sculptures typically sell for $1,835–$14,669 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ferdinand Parpan sculptures typically sell for $5,057–$26,400 (the middle half of 29 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 Ferdinand Parpan sculpture?

Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Parpan sculpture is $8,345. 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 Ferdinand Parpan's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Parpan sculpture is $97,975.

### What is the average price of a small Ferdinand Parpan sculpture?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ferdinand Parpan sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,612, 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 the average price of a medium Ferdinand Parpan sculpture?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ferdinand Parpan sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,000, 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 Ferdinand Parpan's auction record?

Ferdinand Parpan's auction record is $97,975, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ferdinand Parpan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ferdinand-parpan (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.