José PARLA (b. 1973)
What is José PARLA’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for José PARLA at 13 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,072 including buyer’s premium (middle half $263–$5,805, n=11). The auction record is $224,716 for Writers' Bench: Grand Concourse & 149th Street, The Bronx (2022, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Writers' Bench: Grand Concourse & 149th Street, The Bronx, 2020 | Acrylic, ink, collage, enamel, and oil paint on canvas | $224,716 | Phillips | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | Traces, 2015 | Acrylic paint | $163,800 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 3 | Friends Around Town 城裡的朋友, 2019 | Acrylic, oil, collage and plaster on canvas | $121,689 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Biographical Dance of Combined Stories, 2010 | Acrylic, oil, ink, collage plaster and enamel on canvas | $101,600 | Sotheby's | Sep 2023 |
| 5 | Nature's Subconscious Projections, 2018 | Acrylic and oil on canvas | $100,800 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 6 | The Myth Seekers, 2020 | Painting | $100,800 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | DeKalb Avenue Station, 2011 | Plaster | $96,891 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Tour in Shangri-La province, 2007 | Mixed media | $86,792 | Artcurial | May 2019 |
| 9 | Cycles of Revolutions, 2014 | Acrylic, oil and enamel on canvas | $82,550 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Friends Around Town, 2019 | Acrylic, oil, collage and plaster on canvas | $67,072 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $44,573 |
| Other | 21 | $2,490 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $47,648 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $5,715 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
José PARLA is an American artist with 132 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $12,000. 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 José PARLA sold in 2025 for $20,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View José PARLA on OpeningBid →What is a José PARLA work worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a José PARLA work is $12,000.
The median José PARLA painting sells for $47,648 across 28 lots.
The median José PARLA photograph sells for $619 across 13 lots.
The median José PARLA print sells for $603 across 13 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) José PARLA paintings typically sell for $43,750–$100,800 (the middle half of 21 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 | 17 | $603‡ | $32,406‡ | 76.5% | 2026-04-28 |
| Paintings | 33 | $47,648‡ | $224,716 | 84.8% | 2026-10-30 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $11,250‡ | $60,769‡ | 90.9% | 2024-07-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $5,896 | $5,896 | — | 2026-10-30 |
| Photography | 22 | $619†‡ | $16,183 | 59.1% | 2025-11-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $111,645 | $224,716 | — | 2023-09-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
José PARLA's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $603 with 76.5% sell-through. Paintings (33 lots) median $47,648, record $224,716. A typical José PARLA painting sells for around 79× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $111,645.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $274–$996‡ | $603‡ | $32,406‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $8,858–$21,021 | $13,750 | $60,684 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $43,750–$100,800‡ | $61,706‡ | $224,716 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $5,373–$19,802‡ | $11,250‡ | $34,540‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $252–$773†‡ | $619†‡ | $16,183 |
† 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 | 2022 | $224,716 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $163,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $60,769‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $34,540‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $32,406‡ |
| Photography | 2021 | $16,183 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $6,479 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $5,896 |
‡ 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 José PARLA worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a José PARLA work is $12,000. The median José PARLA painting sells for $47,648 across 28 lots. The median José PARLA photograph sells for $619 across 13 lots. The median José PARLA print sells for $603 across 13 lots. Large (over 120 cm) José PARLA paintings typically sell for $43,750–$100,800 (the middle half of 21 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 José PARLA painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a José PARLA painting is $47,648. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is José PARLA's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a José PARLA painting is $224,716.
What is the average price of a José PARLA photograph?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a José PARLA photograph is $619. 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 José PARLA's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a José PARLA photograph is $16,183.
What is the average price of a José PARLA print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a José PARLA print is $603. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is José PARLA's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a José PARLA print is $32,406. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a large José PARLA painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large José PARLA painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $61,706, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium José PARLA print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium José PARLA print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $603, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is José PARLA's auction record?
José PARLA's auction record is $224,716, set in 2022.
See the full José PARLA record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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