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# David Simpson (b. 1928)

## What is David Simpson’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $7,215 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

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

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David Simpson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-simpson (updated 2026-11-01).

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.