Bessie Nakamarra Sims (1932–2012)
Bessie Nakamarra Sims is a Warlpiri artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,236. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bessie Nakamarra Sims sold in 2026 for $1,933, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bessie Nakamarra Sims work is $1,236.
The median Bessie Nakamarra Sims painting sells for $942 across 4 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $942† | $1,933 | 66.7% | 2026-09-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,933 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1,138† |
† 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 Bessie Nakamarra Sims worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bessie Nakamarra Sims work is $1,236. The median Bessie Nakamarra Sims painting sells for $942 across 4 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Bessie Nakamarra Sims's auction record?
Bessie Nakamarra Sims's auction record is $1,933, set in 2026.
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