Julio Le Parc (1928–2026)
What is Julio Le Parc’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 364 auction results for Julio Le Parc at 56 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,299 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,390–$10,474, n=48). The auction record is $313,000 for Ordination d'une surface, vitesses progressives de rotation (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ordination d'une surface, vitesses progressives de rotation | — | $313,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Volume virtuel, 1974 | Oil paint | $260,108 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | Volume virtuel 12, 1974 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $242,183 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Continuel Mobile Transparent, 1960 | Chrome steel | $230,500 | Wright | Apr 2013 |
| 5 | Mobile blanc, 1960 | Signé | $178,682 | Artcurial | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | Serie 29D No. 1-1 8-8 1-1 8-8, 1970 | Acrylic paint | $176,400 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 7 | Continuel Lumière Cylindre, 1960s | Lackiertes Holz, Metall und Elektromotor | $143,796 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Volume Virtuel 11, 1928 | Acrylic | $137,444 | Bonhams | Mar 2021 |
| 9 | Continuel Mobile Rouge Vert, aluminium, nylon and plastic, 1928 | Aluminium, nylon and plastic | $134,371 | Dorotheum | Jun 2022 |
| 10 | Serie 14 N - 4E | Oil on canvas | $112,438 | Sotheby's | Dec 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $17,640 |
| Sculpture | 21 | $9,082 |
| Other | 61 | $8,913 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $8,388 |
| Prints | 63 | $1,270 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $30,335 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 81 | $8,522 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 69 | $3,250 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 364 results from 56 houses · How we compute these figures
Julio Le Parc is an Argentine artist with 562 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $5,195. 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 Julio Le Parc sold in 2026 for $20,991, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 357 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julio Le Parc work is $5,195.
The median Julio Le Parc print sells for $1,512 across 112 lots.
The median Julio Le Parc painting sells for $16,285 across 77 lots.
The median Julio Le Parc sculpture sells for $7,442 across 48 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Julio Le Parc prints typically sell for $636–$2,812 (the middle half of 54 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Julio Le Parc prints typically sell for $600–$2,682 (the middle half of 46 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 | 145 | $1,512†‡ | $19,432 | 77.2% | 2026-07-02 |
| Paintings | 82 | $16,285†‡ | $260,108 | 93.9% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $6,576†‡ | $27,246 | 83.3% | 2026-07-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 51 | $7,442†‡ | $139,942† | 94.1% | 2026-06-11 |
| Photography | 1 | $119 | $119 | — | 2025-07-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $143,796†‡ | $313,000 | — | 2024-06-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Julio Le Parc's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (145 lots) median $1,512 with 77.2% sell-through. Paintings (82 lots) median $16,285, record $260,108. A typical Julio Le Parc painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $143,796.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $600–$2,682†‡ | $1,350†‡ | $17,779 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 54 | $636–$2,812†‡ | $1,557†‡ | $19,432 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $8,070–$11,774†‡ | $9,286†‡ | $16,853† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $8,986–$27,720†‡ | $17,640†‡ | $81,900 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $18,405–$171,208‡ | $112,438‡ | $260,108 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,776–$6,583†‡ | $6,066†‡ | $7,508 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $6,765–$19,559‡ | $15,073‡ | $27,246 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,980–$6,904†‡ | $4,963†‡ | $11,025 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $6,796–$11,340†‡ | $8,726†‡ | $68,445 |
† 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 | 2024 | $260,108 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $242,183 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $139,942† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $68,445 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $27,246 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $19,559‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $19,432 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $17,779 |
† 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 Julio Le Parc worth?
Across 357 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Julio Le Parc work is $5,195. The median Julio Le Parc print sells for $1,512 across 112 lots. The median Julio Le Parc painting sells for $16,285 across 77 lots. The median Julio Le Parc sculpture sells for $7,442 across 48 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Julio Le Parc prints typically sell for $636–$2,812 (the middle half of 54 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Julio Le Parc prints typically sell for $600–$2,682 (the middle half of 46 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 Julio Le Parc print?
Based on 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julio Le Parc print is $1,512. 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 Julio Le Parc's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Julio Le Parc print is $19,432.
What is the average price of a Julio Le Parc painting?
Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julio Le Parc painting is $16,285. 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 Julio Le Parc's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Julio Le Parc painting is $260,108.
What is the average price of a Julio Le Parc sculpture?
Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Julio Le Parc sculpture is $7,442. 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 Julio Le Parc's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Julio Le Parc sculpture is $139,942. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $139,942 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Julio Le Parc print?
Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Julio Le Parc print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,557, 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 small Julio Le Parc print?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Julio Le Parc print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,350, 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 Julio Le Parc's auction record?
Julio Le Parc's auction record is $313,000, set in 2008.
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