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# Violet Parkhurst (1921–2008)

## What is Violet Parkhurst’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $492 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Violet Parkhurst work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Violet Parkhurst auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/violet-parkhurst (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.