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# WILLIAM PARSONS (1909–1982)

WILLIAM PARSONS is a Canadian artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $298.

A work by WILLIAM PARSONS sold in 2016 for $298, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a WILLIAM PARSONS work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WILLIAM PARSONS work is $298.

The median WILLIAM PARSONS painting sells for $298 across 26 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $298 | $969 | — | 2016-09-29 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | — | — | — | 2016-06-30 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $969 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $298 |

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 WILLIAM PARSONS worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WILLIAM PARSONS work is $298. The median WILLIAM PARSONS painting sells for $298 across 26 lots.

### What is the average price of a WILLIAM PARSONS painting?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a WILLIAM PARSONS painting is $298.

### What is WILLIAM PARSONS's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a WILLIAM PARSONS painting is $969.

### What is WILLIAM PARSONS's auction record?

WILLIAM PARSONS's auction record is $969, set in 2012.

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

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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.