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# Norman Parkinson (1913–1990)

Norman Parkinson is a British artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $3,770. 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 Norman Parkinson sold in 2020 for $6,551, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Norman Parkinson work worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Parkinson work is $3,770.

The median Norman Parkinson photograph sells for $3,770 across 50 lots.

The median Norman Parkinson print sells for $1,362 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Norman Parkinson photographs typically sell for $1,459–$6,263 (the middle half of 34 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 | $1,362 | $1,362 | — | 2000-10-20 |
| Photography | 59 | $3,770†‡ | $14,681 | 84.7% | 2025-11-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $12,847 | $14,681 | — | 2020-09-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $1,459–$6,263†‡ | $3,496†‡ | $14,681 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,313–$10,633‡ | $6,127‡ | $12,847 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2019 | $14,681 |
| Photography | 2020 | $12,847 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $1,362 |

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 Norman Parkinson worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Parkinson work is $3,770. The median Norman Parkinson photograph sells for $3,770 across 50 lots. The median Norman Parkinson print sells for $1,362 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Norman Parkinson photographs typically sell for $1,459–$6,263 (the middle half of 34 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 Norman Parkinson photograph?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Norman Parkinson photograph is $3,770. 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 Norman Parkinson's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Norman Parkinson photograph is $14,681.

### What is the average price of a small Norman Parkinson photograph?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Norman Parkinson photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,496, 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 Norman Parkinson's auction record?

Norman Parkinson's auction record is $14,681, set in 2019.

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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, “Norman Parkinson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/norman-parkinson-cbe (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.