Charles Simpson (b. 1771)
Charles Simpson is a British (modern) artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $706. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Charles Simpson sold in 2026 for $13,327, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Simpson on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Simpson work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Simpson work is $706.
The median Charles Simpson painting sells for $746 across 13 lots.
The median Charles Simpson work on paper sells for $39 across 1 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 | 14 | $746†‡ | $13,327 | 92.9% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $39‡ | $39‡ | — | 2019-03-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $306–$716†‡ | $489†‡ | $1,042 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,246–$2,091 | $2,091 | $13,327 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $13,327 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,091 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $39‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Simpson worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Simpson work is $706. The median Charles Simpson painting sells for $746 across 13 lots. The median Charles Simpson work on paper sells for $39 across 1 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 the average price of a Charles Simpson painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Simpson painting is $746. 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 Charles Simpson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Simpson painting is $13,327.
What is Charles Simpson's auction record?
Charles Simpson's auction record is $13,327, set in 2026.
See the full Charles Simpson record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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