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# Barry Simpson (1941–2017)

Barry Simpson is an artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $844.

A work by Barry Simpson sold in 2022 for $875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Barry Simpson work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barry Simpson work is $844.

The median Barry Simpson painting sells for $1,625 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $1,625 | $1,625 | — | 2019-12-13 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,625 |

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 Barry Simpson worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barry Simpson work is $844. The median Barry Simpson painting sells for $1,625 across 1 lots.

### What is Barry Simpson's auction record?

Barry Simpson's auction record is $1,625, set in 2019.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Barry Simpson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barry-simpson (updated 2026-11-01).

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.