Gordon Parks (1912–2006)
Gordon Parks is an African-American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,191. 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 Gordon Parks sold in 2026 for $1,905, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gordon Parks on OpeningBid →What is a Gordon Parks work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gordon Parks work is $1,191.
The median Gordon Parks photograph sells for $1,320 across 11 lots.
The median Gordon Parks print sells for $600 across 4 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 | 5 | $600‡ | $1,905 | 80% | 2026-07-22 |
| Photography | 12 | $1,320†‡ | $3,500† | 91.7% | 2025-09-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $3,500† |
| Photography | 2012 | $2,639‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,905 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $600 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Gordon Parks worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gordon Parks work is $1,191. The median Gordon Parks photograph sells for $1,320 across 11 lots. The median Gordon Parks print sells for $600 across 4 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 Gordon Parks photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gordon Parks photograph is $1,320. 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 Gordon Parks's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gordon Parks photograph is $3,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,500 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Gordon Parks's auction record?
Gordon Parks's auction record is $3,500, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,500 (buyer's premium not included).
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