Betty Parsons Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1900–1982

ArtSell has recorded 21 auction results for Betty Parsons paintings between 2020 and 2026, of which 21 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $4,256 to $138,600, with a median of $12,700 across 21 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $138,600 for “Untitled” at Phillips in 2020.

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1. 
   One Went Away, 1982

   Acrylic · Panel

   23 h x 21 w x 2¾ d in (58 x 53 x 7 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Jul 29, 2026 · Lot 132
   $15,960≈ £12,010≈ €14,025Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
2. 
   Terracotta Sea, 1971

   Oil · Canvas

   7¾ h x 9¾ w in (20 x 25 cm)

   Wright · Jul 16, 2026 · Lot 128
   $4,256≈ £3,150≈ €3,712Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Wright ↗
3. 
   Tug Boat Light House, 1970

   painted wood construction · Panel

   12¼ h x 15¾ w x 5¼ d in (31 x 40 x 13 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Jan 28, 2026 · Lot 107
   $7,920≈ £5,745≈ €6,614Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
4. 
   Self Portrait, 1978

   Mixed media

   14⅞ h x 11⅞ w x 1⅞ d in (38 x 30 x 5 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Nov 12, 2025 · Lot 150
   $6,985≈ £5,324≈ €6,034Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
5. 
   Twang, 1980

   Mixed media

   21½ h x 33¼ w x 3⅝ d in (55 x 84 x 9 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Nov 12, 2025 · Lot 152
   $8,890≈ £6,776≈ €7,680Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
6. 
   Tug Boat Light House, 1970

   painted wood · Panel

   12½ h x 15¾ w x 5¼ d in (32 x 40 x 13 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Jul 30, 2025 · Lot 107
   $19,050≈ £14,249≈ €16,526Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
7. 
   Barara No. 2, 1979

   Acrylic · Panel

   43½ h x 27⅛ w x 15⅝ d in (110 x 69 x 40 cm)

   Rago Auctions · May 21, 2025 · Lot 144
   $20,320≈ £15,160≈ €17,949Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
8. 
   The Heart's Confusion, 1977

   Acrylic · Panel

   33⅛ h x 17½ w x 2¾ d in (84 x 44 x 7 cm)

   Rago Auctions · May 21, 2025 · Lot 141
   $12,700≈ £9,475≈ €11,218Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
9. 
   Untitled, 1962

   Oil · Panel

   17 h x 8⅜ w in (43 x 21 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Mar 12, 2025 · Lot 137
   $8,890≈ £6,866≈ €8,166Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
10. 
    Beauborg

    Acrylic · Panel

    23½ h x 24½ w x 5½ d in (60 x 62 x 14 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Nov 13, 2024 · Lot 107
    $11,970≈ £9,393≈ €11,262Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
11. 
    Sea Parthenon, 1980

    Acrylic · Panel

    26 h x 27¼ w x 2½ d in (66 x 69 x 6 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jul 31, 2024 · Lot 102
    $18,900≈ £14,729≈ €17,455Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
12. 
    Three Reds, 1974

    painted wood and nails · Panel

    31 h x 16¾ w x 2¼ d in (79 x 43 x 6 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Sep 14, 2022 · Lot 166
    $48,750≈ £42,211≈ €48,799Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
13. 
    Moveable Fence, 1979

    Oil · Canvas

    20 h x 68 w in (51 x 173 cm)

    Rago Auctions · May 24, 2022 · Lot 126
    $47,500≈ £37,997≈ €44,310Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
14. 
    Collage, 1978

    Acrylic · Panel

    24 h x 15¾ w x 1¾ d in (61 x 40 x 4 cm)

    Rago Auctions · May 24, 2022 · Lot 128
    $27,500≈ £21,998≈ €25,653Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
15. 
    Totem-Materia-R, 1980

    Acrylic · Panel

    30 x 18 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (76.2 x 46.4 x 8.3 cm)

    Phillips · Sep 28, 2021 · Lot 83
    $27,720≈ £20,402≈ €23,737Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Sea Parthenon, 1980

    Acrylic · Panel

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 23, 2021 · Lot 156
    $12,500≈ £8,807≈ €10,236Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
17. 
    Across the Street, 1979

    Oil · Canvas

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 23, 2021 · Lot 155
    $11,875≈ £8,366≈ €9,724Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
18. 
    And the Music Goes Round

    Acrylic · Panel

    15¾ h x 9¾ w x 2 d in (40 x 25 x 5 cm)

    Rago Auctions · May 19, 2021 · Lot 135
    $16,900≈ £11,933≈ €13,839Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
19. 
    Untitled, 1962

    Acrylic · Canvas

    68 7/8 x 40 1/8 in. (175 x 102 cm)

    Phillips · Dec 8, 2020 · Lot 147
    $138,600≈ £104,281≈ €114,413Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
20. 
    St. Martins Eye of the Road, 1976

    paint on wood construction · Panel

    39⅜ h x 16⅝ w x 1¾ d in (100 x 42 x 4 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jun 23, 2020 · Lot 108
    $10,625≈ £8,508≈ €9,388Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
21. 
    The Eye of the Sea, 1980

    paint on wood · Panel

    21½ h x 13 w x 4 d in (55 x 33 x 10 cm)

    Rago Auctions · May 20, 2020 · Lot 177
    $9,375≈ £7,645≈ €8,555Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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