Violet Parkhurst (1921–2008)
What is Violet Parkhurst’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Violet Parkhurst at 2 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $158–$412, n=9). The auction record is $1,098 for Sailboats off a coast (2017, John Moran Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sailboats off a coast | Oil on canvas | $1,098 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jan 2017 |
| 2 | Ocean sunset, circa late 1970s | Oil on canvas | $1,016 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | A sunset seascape | Oil on canvas | $762 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Sparkling ocean | Oil on Masonite | $412 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Seascape | Oil on canvas | $222 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Prancing white horses | Oil on Masonite | $200 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 7 | Group of cats | Oil on Masonite | $198 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Nocturnal seascape | — | $158 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Abstract figures and a cross | Oil and mixed media on Masonite | $132 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Waves on the Coast | Oil on canvas | $100 | Clars Auction Gallery | Dec 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $492 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Violet Parkhurst is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $200.
A work by Violet Parkhurst sold in 2026 for $1,016, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Violet Parkhurst work is $200.
The median Violet Parkhurst painting sells for $200 across 3 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $200 | $1,098 | 75% | 2026-05-19 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,098 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $200 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Violet Parkhurst worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Violet Parkhurst work is $200. The median Violet Parkhurst painting sells for $200 across 3 lots.
What is Violet Parkhurst's auction record?
Violet Parkhurst's auction record is $1,098, set in 2017.
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