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# 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.

## What is a Bessie Nakamarra Sims work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.