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# Tommi Parzinger (1888–1982)

## What is Tommi Parzinger’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 329 auction results for Tommi Parzinger at 25 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,397 including buyer’s premium (middle half $532–$3,724, n=25). The auction record is $27,500 for floor lamps, pair (2013, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | floor lamps, pair, 1948 | Aluminum | $27,500 | Wright | Dec 2013 |
| 2 | triple cabinet, 1952 | Triple cabinet | $23,750 | Wright | Mar 2014 |
| 3 | cabinet, 1960 | Cabinet | $22,800 | Wright | Mar 2008 |
| 4 | display cabinet, 1960 | Mahogany | $22,800 | Wright | Mar 2008 |
| 5 | cabinet, 1960 | Cabinet | $20,000 | Wright | Dec 2009 |
| 6 | cabinets, pair, 1952 | Cabinets | $20,000 | Wright | Mar 2015 |
| 7 | A SIDEBOARD, circa 1952 | Sideboard | $18,750 | Christie's | Jun 2012 |
| 8 | cabinet, 1955 | Mahogany | $17,500 | Wright | Jun 2010 |
| 9 | cabinet from the Fischer Residence, 1943 | Cabinet | $17,500 | Wright | Dec 2010 |
| 10 | Cabinet, 1960 | Cabinet | $16,250 | Rago Arts | Jan 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 289 | $3,750 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,875 |
| Paintings | 5 | $1,270 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 171 | $4,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 98 | $3,263 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $1,917 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 329 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tommi Parzinger is an American artist with 404 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,500. 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 Tommi Parzinger sold in 2026 for $3,724, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Tommi Parzinger work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Tommi Parzinger work worth?

Across 321 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tommi Parzinger work is $3,500.

The median Tommi Parzinger sculpture sells for $3,782 across 18 lots.

The median Tommi Parzinger work on paper sells for $1,882 across 4 lots.

The median Tommi Parzinger print sells for $5,249 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 | 4 | $5,249 | $6,375 | — | 2025-10-22 |
| Paintings | 4 | $455 | $1,078 | 75% | 2025-11-06 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,882 | $8,125 | 80% | 2024-02-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 22 | $3,782 | $27,500 | 81.8% | 2024-09-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $17,500 | $27,500 | — | 2022-01-21 |

Tommi Parzinger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $5,249. Paintings (4 lots) median $455, record $1,078. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $17,500.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,566–$4,141 | $2,536 | $4,375 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $3,245–$12,300 | $7,620 | $27,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $27,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $15,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $8,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $6,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $5,938 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,890 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,078 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $455 |

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 Tommi Parzinger worth?

Across 321 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tommi Parzinger work is $3,500. The median Tommi Parzinger sculpture sells for $3,782 across 18 lots. The median Tommi Parzinger work on paper sells for $1,882 across 4 lots. The median Tommi Parzinger print sells for $5,249 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 Tommi Parzinger sculpture?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tommi Parzinger sculpture is $3,782.

### What is Tommi Parzinger's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tommi Parzinger sculpture is $27,500.

### What is Tommi Parzinger's auction record?

Tommi Parzinger's auction record is $27,500, set in 2013.

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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, “Tommi Parzinger auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tommi-parzinger (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.