Bernice Sims (1926–2014)
Bernice Sims is an African-American artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $650. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Bernice Sims sold in 2026 for $2,413, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bernice Sims on OpeningBid →What is a Bernice Sims work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernice Sims work is $650.
The median Bernice Sims painting sells for $650 across 31 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Bernice Sims paintings typically sell for $294–$1,107 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $650† | $2,413 | 86.1% | 2026-05-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,800† | $2,413 | — | 2026-04-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $294–$1,107† | $600† | $1,800† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,413 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,800† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bernice Sims worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernice Sims work is $650. The median Bernice Sims painting sells for $650 across 31 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bernice Sims paintings typically sell for $294–$1,107 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Bernice Sims painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernice Sims painting is $650. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bernice Sims's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernice Sims painting is $2,413.
What is the average price of a medium Bernice Sims painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bernice Sims painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bernice Sims's auction record?
Bernice Sims's auction record is $2,413, set in 2026.
See the full Bernice Sims record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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