David Simpson (b. 1928)
What is David Simpson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for David Simpson at 12 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,695 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,279–$2,938, n=6). The auction record is $28,605 for Composition (2019, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composition, 1960 | Huile sur toile | $28,605 | Ader | Dec 2019 |
| 2 | Orient Line, 1962 | Painting | $26,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Snow Shift (Blue Gold), 1995 | Acrylic paint | $20,000 | Wright | Jul 2022 |
| 4 | Camino Real; Good Ole Days, 1997 | Acrylic paint | $16,250 | Wright | Jul 2022 |
| 5 | Six Works: Kickback, Smokey Gold, Pearl Black, There and Back #2, Green Trying to be Purple (Study), Star Chamber | Acrylic on canvas | $11,340 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Blue Tract #7, 1975 | Acrylic paint | $9,525 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2025 |
| 7 | Vertical Series #30 (Durer), 1973 | Painting | $8,820 | Rago Arts | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | March Pearl; Black Rules, 1998 | Acrylic paint | $7,500 | Wright | Jul 2022 |
| 9 | Noche Tres (4 Square #16), 1980 | Painting | $6,930 | Rago Arts | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | Eccentric Plane - Vestiges, 1984 | Acrylic paint | $3,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $7,215 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $7,875 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,680 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
David Simpson is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $3,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by David Simpson sold in 2025 for $9,525, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Simpson on OpeningBid →What is a David Simpson work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Simpson work is $3,250.
The median David Simpson painting sells for $6,930 across 21 lots.
The median David Simpson work on paper sells for $362 across 2 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 | 21 | $6,930† | $28,605 | — | 2026-04-30 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $362 | $600 | — | 2024-03-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,300–$7,500† | $2,640† | $16,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $2,875–$14,762† | $6,930† | $28,605 |
† 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 | 2019 | $28,605 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $26,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $600 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $125 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Simpson worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Simpson work is $3,250. The median David Simpson painting sells for $6,930 across 21 lots. The median David Simpson work on paper sells for $362 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a David Simpson painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Simpson painting is $6,930. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Simpson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Simpson painting is $28,605.
What is the average price of a large David Simpson painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large David Simpson painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,930, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Simpson's auction record?
David Simpson's auction record is $28,605, set in 2019.
See the full David Simpson record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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