David Ralph Simpson (b. 1963)
David Ralph Simpson is an artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $112. 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 David Ralph Simpson is recorded as sold in 2025 for $119; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Ralph Simpson on OpeningBid →What is a David Ralph Simpson work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Ralph Simpson work is $112.
The median David Ralph Simpson painting sells for $112 across 6 lots.
The median David Ralph Simpson print sells for $70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $70‡ | $70‡ | — | 2024-11-27 |
| Paintings | 7 | $112†‡ | $516 | 85.7% | 2025-07-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Ralph Simpson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $70. Paintings (7 lots) median $112, record $516.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $106–$516‡ | $119‡ | $516 |
‡ 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 | 2018 | $516 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $516 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $70‡ |
‡ 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 David Ralph Simpson worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Ralph Simpson work is $112. The median David Ralph Simpson painting sells for $112 across 6 lots. The median David Ralph Simpson print sells for $70 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 David Ralph Simpson's auction record?
David Ralph Simpson's auction record is $516, set in 2018.
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