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French, 1902–2004

Ferdinand Parpan

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101results on record
59%sell-through
$17,159median result (USD, incl. premium; 94% observed, 6% estimated from hammer)
$72,108record in our coverage

Drawn from 101 recorded results (83 sold · 18 passed) across 7 auction houses, 2003–2025. What we cover

Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 94% observed, 6% estimated from hammer method · log scale

$14K$27K$41K2003: $16K median, 5 sold2004: $31K median, 1 sold2005: $33K median, 1 sold2006: $23K median, 14 sold2007: $28K median, 16 sold2008: $19K median, 1 sold2012: $51K median, 2 sold2013: $28K median, 1 sold2014: $31K median, 4 sold2016: $21K median, 1 sold2018: $25K median, 7 sold2019: $17K median, 5 sold2020: $11K median, 6 sold2021: $2.9K median, 8 sold2022: $3.6K median, 2 sold2023: $4.4K median, 3 sold2024: $2.6K median, 6 sold200320082013201820232024

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$17K$750$72K

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By medium where medium is recorded or stated in the catalog line

MediumResultsSell-throughMedian result (USD)
sculpture 61 54% $20,580
other 13 100% $16,974

Medium is recorded for 74 of 101 results (73%) — rows above cover that subset; the rest of the record is in the full ledger below.

Compared with Emile Gallé Ferdinand Parpan Emile Gallé

$14K$27K$41K1998: $6.2K median2000: $10K median2001: $22K median2002: $12K median2003: $4.9K median2004: $16K median2005: $5.1K median2006: $5.9K median2007: $7.8K median2008: $7.0K median2009: $8.2K median2010: $2.2K median2011: $3.9K median2012: $2.4K median2013: $12K median2014: $10K median2015: $3.3K median2016: $12K median2017: $12K median2018: $21K median2019: $3.2K median2020: $3.1K median2021: $6.7K median2022: $4.1K median2023: $2.4K median2024: $7.6K median2025: $1.4K median2026: $1.1K median2003: $16K median2004: $31K median2005: $33K median2006: $23K median2007: $28K median2008: $19K median2012: $51K median2013: $28K median2014: $31K median2016: $21K median2018: $25K median2019: $17K median2020: $11K median2021: $2.9K median2022: $3.6K median2023: $4.4K median2024: $2.6K median19982005201220192026
MetricFerdinand ParpanEmile Gallé
Median result$17,159$5,756
Record price $72,108 $444,500
Results on record1011,857
Years active at auction 2003–2025 1998–2026

Related artists: Emile GalléGeorge NakashimaRené LaliqueHans J. Wegner

Market strength liquidity score, 0–100 · method

72/ 100
  • Sell-through59%
  • Meets estimate78%
  • Market depth101 results

How readily and near-estimate this market clears — sell-through, estimate reliability, and depth, blended into one score. "Meets estimate" is the share of sold lots hammering at or above the low estimate, over catalogs that print a real appraisal: a house whose printed low is a starting bid would meet its estimate on every lot, so those lots are excluded from this term only — their prices and outcomes still count in the other two. Method →

Where this artist sells best

HouseResultsSell-throughMedianvs. estimate
Sotheby's 31 — $28,683 1.65×
Christie's 25 — $22,800 —
Bonhams 29 48% $7,629 0.84×
Freeman's | Hindman 5 100% $3,200 0.42×
Heritage Auctions 6 83% $4,250 —
Rago 4 50% $5,040 —
Artcurial 1 — $3,020 0.88×

The same artist across every house we cover — hammer-vs-estimate side by side. A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal. Method →

Prices realized 101 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule ✓ Includes 18 passed lots

DateLotMediumvs. estimateEstimate USDResult USD, incl. premiumHouse
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2025·03 (1902-2004) Double Bass Playercirca 1945patinated bronze, signed 'F. Parpan' and numbered '5/8', further stamped with artist's monogram and added Deroyaume Fondeur markheight 19in (48.2cm); width 8in (20.3cm); depth 6 1/4in (15.8cm) $3,500–$4,500 Bonhams
2024·12 Accordion Player Deroyaume Foundry, France — Heritage Auctions
2024·11 Le Pélican 1948-50 / 2015 patinated bronze $8,000–$12,000 Freeman's | Hindman
2024·05 Child's Pose bronze $5,000–$7,000 Freeman's | Hindman
2024·05 Duck Head gilt bronze $3,000–$5,000 Freeman's | Hindman
2024·05 L’Accord é oniste , designed 1935 bronze $5,000–$7,000 Freeman's | Hindman
2024·05 Embrace , 1962 bronze $3,000–$5,000 Freeman's | Hindman
2023·11 Le Pecheur $6,000–$8,000 Rago
2023·11 Accordion Player $6,000–$8,000 Rago
2023·10 Le Pecheur (The Fisherman) Patinated bronze — Heritage Auctions
2023·05 Le Pélican $10,000–$15,000 Rago
2023·05 La Chouette $6,000–$8,000 Rago
2023·03 (1902-2004) Double Bass Playercirca 1945patinated bronze, signed 'F. Parpan' and numbered '5/8', further stamped with artist's monogram and added Deroyaume Fondeur markheight 19in (48.2cm); width 8in (20.3cm); depth 6 1/4in (15.8cm) $7,000–$9,000 Bonhams
2023·03 (1902-2004) The Violinistcirca 1945patinated bronze, signed 'F. Parpan' and numbered '3/8', further stamped with artist's monogram and Deroyaume Fondeur markheight 20in (51cm); widest width 9 3/4in (24.7cm) $7,000–$9,000 Bonhams
2022·11 Dindon $2,308–$3,462 Artcurial
2022·03 Nu assis Bronze with gold patina — Heritage Auctions
2021·05 'Taureau', designed 1950, posthumously cast 2016 $4,045–$6,742 Bonhams
2021·05 'Couple enlacé en forme de cœur', designed 1948-1950, later cast 1972 $5,393–$8,090 Bonhams
2021·05 'Métamorphose', 1971 $674–$944 Bonhams
2021·05 'Repliement de l'être', 1964 $674–$944 Bonhams
2021·05 'Tetê abstraite', executed 1972 $674–$944 Bonhams
2021·05 'Têtes de chevaux', designed 1968, later cast 1994 $1,348–$2,022 Bonhams
2021·05 'Merle', designed 1942-1945, posthumously cast 2015 $4,045–$6,742 Bonhams
2021·05 'Matelot accordéonniste', designed 1950, posthumously cast 2014 $10,787–$16,180 Bonhams
2021·05 'Couple amoureux face à face debout', designed 1936-1939, posthumously cast 2013 $10,787–$16,180 Bonhams
2021·05 'Pierrot cubiste', 1939 $1,348–$2,022 Bonhams
2020·12 (1902-2004) Têtes de chevaux1968bronze with black patina, signed 'F.Parpan' and 'cire perdue Landovski fondeur', datedheight 12in (31cm): width 12in (31cm); depth 7 1/8in (18cm) $4,000–$6,000 Bonhams
2020·12 (1902-2004) Le Merlemodel created 1942-45, posthumous castbronze with black patina, of an edition of eight, signed with artist's monogram, with foundry mark, and numbered '1/8'height 22 1/2in (57.5cm); diameter 6in (15.5cm) $8,000–$10,000 Bonhams
2020·12 (1902-2004) Taureaumodel created 1950, posthumous castbronze with brown patina, of an edition of four, signed 'F.Parpan', with artist's monogram, with Deroyaume foundry stamp, numbered "EA II/IV'height 7 1/2in (19cm): length 10 2/3in (23cm); depth 4 1/2in (11.5cm) $8,000–$12,000 Bonhams
2020·12 (1902-2004) Matelot Accordéonnistemodel created in 1950, cast 2014bronze with dark patina, from the edition of eight, signed with artist's monogram, stamped with foundry mark for Deroyaume, numbered '8/8'height 61in (155cm); width 16 1/2in (42cm); depth 17 1/4in (44cm) $20,000–$25,000 Bonhams
2020·12 (1902-2004) Couple Enlacémodel created 1936-39bronze with dark brown patina, of an edition of eight, signed with artist's monogram, and numbered '6/8', with stamp for the Deroyaume foundryheight 59in (150cm) $20,000–$30,000 Bonhams
2020·12 (1902-2004) Le Pierrot 1939bronze with brown patina, of and edition of eight, signed 'F.Parpan', stamped with foundry mark, and numbered '1/8'height 14in (35.5cm); width 4 2/3in (11.8cm); depth 5in (13cm) $4,000–$6,000 Bonhams
2020·12 (1902-2004) Métamorphose1975marbleheight 11in (28cm); length 14in (35.5cm); depth 6in (15cm) $1,500–$2,000 Bonhams
2020·12 (1902-2004) Sculpture 1964alabaster, signed and dated height 13 1/4in (34cm); length 13in (33cm); depth 12 1/4in (31cm) $1,000–$1,500 Bonhams
2020·12 (1902-2004) La Chouettemodel created 1937, posthumous castbronze with bronze patina, of an edition of eightwith artist monogram, numbered '2/8', with Deroyaume foundry stampheight 16 3/4in (42.5cm); width 4 7/8in (12.5cm); depth 4 1/2in (11.5cm) $6,000–$8,000 Bonhams
2020·12 (1902-2004) Le Fourmiliermodel created 1936, posthumous castbronze with black patina, of an edtion of four, signed with artist's monomogram, and numbered 'EA 1/IV'height 9in (22.8cm); length 22 1/2in (57cm); depth 4 1/3in (11cm) $10,000–$15,000 Bonhams
2020·12 (1902-2004) Le Pélicanmodel created 1948-50, posthumous castbronze with brown patina, of an edition of four, signed with artist's monogram, stamped with foundry mark, and numbered 'EA I/IV'height 18 1/8in (46cm); width 8 1/4in (21cm); depth 6 2/3in (17cm) $10,000–$15,000 Bonhams
2020·12 (1902-2004) Couple Enlacémodel created in 1948/ 1950, posthumous castbronze with dark brown patina, of an edition of eight, signed with artist's monogram, numbered '3/8', with Plaine foundry stampheight 27 1/2in (70cm); width 15 1/3in (39cm; 13in depth (33cm) $12,000–$15,000 Bonhams
2020·12 (1902-2004) Torse de Femme 1935bronze with black patina, signed in the maquette, stamped with foundry markheight 25 1/2in (65cm); width 11 7/8in (30cm); depth 11 7/8in (30cm) $8,000–$10,000 Bonhams
2020·12 (1902-2004) Untitled (Abstract)1965 alabaster, signed and dated with artist's monogram height 12 1/2in (32cm); width 19 1/2in (50cm); depth 16 1/2in (42cm) $1,000–$1,500 Bonhams
2020·12 (1902-2004) Untitled (Abstract)1972alabaster, wooden base, signed and datedheight 15in (38.5cm); diameter 8 1/4in (21cm) $1,500–$2,000 Bonhams
2020·07 Dancer Bronze — Heritage Auctions
2020·04 Dancer Bronze — Heritage Auctions
2019·10 'Le Guitariste', conceived circa 1935, later cast conceived circa 1935, later cast $13,483–$20,225 Christie's
2019·10 'Matelot Accordéoniste', conceived 1950, later cast conceived 1950, later cast $13,483–$20,225 Christie's
2019·09 'Accordéoniste' , designed 1935, cast before 1988 designed 1935, cast before 1988 $10,787–$16,180 Christie's
2019·09 'Trompettiste de Jazz' later cast by Fonderie de la Plaine, Saint-Denis, France, edition I/IV $10,787–$16,180 Christie's
2019·09 'Violiniste' later cast by the Fonderie de la Plaine, Saint-Denis, France, edition 8/8 $10,787–$16,180 Christie's
2018·10 'Joueur de banjo', cast circa 1990 $13,483–$20,225 Christie's
2018·10 'Contrebassiste', designed 1935-39, cast circa 1990 $13,483–$20,225 Christie's
2018·10 'Trompettiste', designed 1935-39, cast 1996 $10,787–$16,180 Christie's
2018·10 'Pingouin', designed 1950, cast after 2004 $13,483–$20,225 Christie's
2018·10 'Elephant', designed 1935-36, later cast $20,225–$33,708 Christie's
2018·10 'Chat allongé', designed 1950, cast 2016 $13,483–$20,225 Christie's
2018·10 'Fourmiller', designed 1936, cast before 1988 $20,225–$33,708 Christie's
2016·05 Eléphant, executed Bronze with dark brown patina — Heritage Auctions
2014·10 'Le Guitariste', Designed Circa 1935, Later Executed number three of an edition of eight, patinated bronze $13,483–$20,225 Christie's
2014·10 'Chat Allongé', Designed 1950 patinated bronze, number 4 from the edition of 8 $13,483–$20,225 Christie's
2014·10 'Le Grand Taureau Chargeant ', Designed 1945 carved walnut $9,438–$12,135 Christie's
2014·10 Fourmilier, executed 1988 by Fonderies Blanchet-Landowski $20,000–$30,000 Bonhams
2013·12 L'accordeoniste bronze with a brown patina $17,308–$23,078 Christie's
2012·12 "l'accordéoniste" $30,000–$50,000 Sotheby's
2012·06 L'Accordeoniste bronze with a dark brown patina $23,078–$34,617 Christie's
2008·11 'Le Pecheur', Le Modele Cree En 1945-1950, Celui-Ci Execute En 1993 En bronze à patine noire $9,231–$13,847 Christie's
2007·11 l'accordéoniste, sculpture en bronze à patine noire représentant un accordéoniste. Pose sur une base carrée $11,539–$17,308 Sotheby's
2007·11 femme nue assise, sculpture cubiste en bronze à patine noire $11,539–$17,308 Sotheby's
2007·11 la chouette, sculpture en bronze doré représentant une chouette. Pose sur un socle cylindrique laqué noir $6,923–$9,231 Sotheby's
2007·11 l'homme au banjo, sculpture en bronze à patine noire représentant un homme jouant du banjo $11,539–$17,308 Sotheby's
2007·11 le violoncelliste, sculpture en bronze à patine noire représentant un homme jouant du violoncelle $11,539–$17,308 Sotheby's
2007·11 le matelot accordéoniste, sculpture en bronze à patine vert antique représentant un matelot jouant de l'accordéon $11,539–$17,308 Sotheby's
2007·11 le guitariste, sculpture en bronze à patine noire représentant un homme debout jouant de la guitare $11,539–$17,308 Sotheby's
2007·11 le joueur de bandonéon, sculpture en bronze doré représentant un homme jouant du bandonéon $9,231–$11,539 Sotheby's
2007·11 le contrebassiste, sculpture en bronze à patine noire représentant un homme jouant de la contrebasse $11,539–$17,308 Sotheby's
2007·11 le corniste, sculpture en bronze à patine noire représentant un homme jouant du cor $11,539–$17,308 Sotheby's
2007·06 L'accordioniste , Designed 1935, Executed 1990 $8,000–$12,000 Christie's
2007·06 Le Contrabassiste , Designed Late 1930S, Executed 1990 patinated bronze $8,000–$12,000 Christie's
2007·06 Le Joueur de Bandoneon , Designed 1950, Executed 1996 patinated bronze $8,000–$12,000 Christie's
2007·06 Le Flutiste , Designed Late 1930S, Executed 1990 patinated bronze $8,000–$12,000 Christie's
2007·06 Le Violiniste , Designed Late 1930S, Executed 1996 patinated bronze $8,000–$12,000 Christie's
2007·05 "Le Rocker" bronze à patine noire représentant un rocker stylisé jouant de la guitare $11,539–$17,308 Sotheby's
2006·12 Pélican sculpture en bronze à patine noire représentant un pélican stylisé $6,923–$9,231 Sotheby's
2006·12 Trompettiste $11,539–$17,308 Sotheby's
2006·12 Taureau sculpture en bronze à patine noire représentant un taureau chargeant stylisé $5,770–$9,231 Sotheby's
2006·12 Taureau sculpture en bronze à patine noire représentant un taureau chargeant stylisé $5,770–$9,231 Sotheby's
2006·12 Chat sculpture en bronze à patine noire représentant un chat stylisé $5,770–$9,231 Sotheby's
2006·12 nu assis, la main sur la tête, sculpture cubisante en bronze à patine noire $11,539–$13,847 Sotheby's
2006·12 l'accordéoniste, sculpture en bronze à patine noire représentant un accordéoniste stylisé. repose sur une base carrée $11,539–$17,308 Sotheby's
2006·12 le rocker, sculpture en bronze à patine noire représentant un rocker stylisé $11,539–$17,308 Sotheby's
2006·12 fourmilier, sculpture en bronze à patine noire représentant un fourmilier stylisé $11,539–$13,847 Sotheby's
2006·12 le violoniste, sculpture en bronze à patine brune représentant un violoniste stylisé. Repose sur une base ronde $11,539–$17,308 Sotheby's
2006·12 éléphant, sculpture en bronze à patine noire représentant un éléphant stylisé $11,539–$17,308 Sotheby's
2006·12 Chat droit sculpture en bronze à patine noire en forme de chat stylisé $5,770–$9,231 Sotheby's
2006·11 'Trompettiste' a Bronze Figure of a Trumpet Player, Designed 1935-1939 $6,000–$9,000 Christie's
2006·05 Mère et enfant bronze à patine brune $11,539–$17,308 Christie's
2005·09 Untitled $10,000–$15,000 Sotheby's
2004·11 L' Accordéoniste $13,847–$17,308 Sotheby's
2003·12 éléphant $6,000–$8,000 Sotheby's
2003·12 Trumpeter $4,000–$6,000 Sotheby's
2003·12 Bear $5,000–$7,000 Sotheby's
2003·12 Guitarist $4,000–$6,000 Sotheby's

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