> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/r-parsons · updated 2026-11-01

# R Parsons (1918–2011)

R Parsons is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $221. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by R Parsons sold in 2025 for $228, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a R Parsons work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R Parsons work is $221.

The median R Parsons painting sells for $150 across 14 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $150† | $532† | 70% | 2025-08-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $74–$160† | $114† | $228 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $150–$199† | $177† | $532† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $532† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $228 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 R Parsons worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R Parsons work is $221. The median R Parsons painting sells for $150 across 14 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a R Parsons painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a R Parsons painting is $150. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is R Parsons's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a R Parsons painting is $532. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $532 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is R Parsons's auction record?

R Parsons's auction record is $532, set in 2015. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $532 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “R Parsons auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/r-parsons (updated 2026-11-01).

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.