Erik Parker

German · b. 1968 · Painter, Draughtsman

Erik Parker is a New York-based artist known for cartoonish compositions that riff on the traditional genres of portraiture and still life. His paintings draw inspiration from… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Erik Parker, Same Song, 2020, acrylic on canvasSame SongPhillips · HK$952,500≈ $121,339≈ £98,099≈ €111,576Sign up to see
  2. Erik Parker, Double Mercy, 2017, acrylic on canvasDouble MercyPhillips · HK$882,000≈ $113,690≈ £80,227≈ €93,480Sign up to see
  3. Erik Parker, Think Twice, 2007, acrylic and enamel on canvasThink TwicePhillips · $100,800≈ £72,248≈ €83,665Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 30 auction results for Erik Parker between 2013 and 2025, of which 25 sold (83%). Recorded sale prices range from $252Sign up free to see to $121kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $121kSign up free to see for Same Song at Phillips in March 2023. The most common medium is acrylic paintings (14 lots). Most results come from Phillips (23), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (6) and Lempertz (1).

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  1. Erik Parker, Yulong Vista, 2018, acrylic on canvas
    Yulong Vista, 2018
    Acrylic · Canvas
    40 dia in (102 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 107
    $10,795≈ £7,850≈ €9,141Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Erik Parker, Rome Pays Off (triptych), 2019, inkjet on paper over plywood skateboard
    Rome Pays Off (triptych), 2019
    Photograph · Paper
    31½ h x 24 w x 2 d in (80 x 61 x 5 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 284
    $252≈ £199≈ €240Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Erik Parker, Toxic, 2009, Lithograph in colors, on Arches paper, the full sheet
    Toxic, 2009
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 45/80
    S. 30 x 21 3/8 in. (76.2 x 54.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 177
    $508≈ £402≈ €475Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–1,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Erik Parker, Ain't Nothing But Sweat Inside My Hand, 2000-2001, acrylic, coloured pencil, pen, felt-tip pen and graphite on canvas
    Ain't Nothing But Sweat Inside My Hand, 2000-2001
    Acrylic · Canvas
    213.6 x 152.7 cm (84 1/8 x 60 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 142
    £38,100≈ $46,901≈ €44,167Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Erik Parker, Untitled (Because the Shit They Smell), c. 2005, mixed media on paper
    Untitled (Because the Shit They Smell), c. 2005
    Mixed media · Paper
    29½ h x 21½ w in (75 x 55 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 223
    $3,276≈ £2,574≈ €2,999Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Erik Parker, Same Song, 2020, acrylic on canvas
    Same Song, 2020
    Acrylic · Canvas
    diameter 152.5 cm. (60 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 275
    HK$952,500≈ $121,339≈ £98,099≈ €111,576Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$400,000–600,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Erik Parker, Shattered, 2002, acrylic, colored pencil, felt-tip pen and graphite on canvas
    Shattered, 2002
    Acrylic · Canvas
    44 x 32 in. (111.8 x 81.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 106
    $12,700≈ £10,728≈ €12,044Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Erik Parker, Player Haters, 2001, acrylic, coloured pencil, felt-tip pen and graphite on canvas
    Player Haters, 2001
    Acrylic · Canvas
    213.5 x 152.6 cm (84 x 60 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 117
    £47,880≈ $53,899≈ €55,343Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Erik Parker, Unpredicted Programming, 2013, acrylic and phosphorescent pigment on canvas
    Unpredicted Programming, 2013
    Acrylic · Canvas
    36 h x 24 w in (91 x 61 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 120
    $30,000≈ £24,536≈ €28,590Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Erik Parker, WOKE, hand-painted wood
    WOKE
    hand-painted wood · Panel
    18 x 20 x 20 cm. (7 1/8 x 7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 222
    HK$113,400≈ $14,446≈ £11,777≈ €13,693Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗

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Erik Parker: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Erik Parker at auction?

$121,339Sign up free to see, for Same Song at Phillips (March 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Erik Parker?

The median sale price is $23.1kSign up free to see across 25 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Erik Parker have sold at auction?

25 of 30 recorded lots sold between 2013 and 2025.

Which auction houses sell Erik Parker?

Phillips, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) and Lempertz account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Lempertz

About Erik Parker

Erik Parker is a New York-based artist known for cartoonish compositions that riff on the traditional genres of portraiture and still life. His paintings draw inspiration from American subculture—psychedelia, underground comic books, music genres, as well as historic modern painters.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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