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# David Sims (b. 1920)

David Sims is a British (modern) artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $20,594.

A work by David Sims sold in 2020 for $31,842, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Sims work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Sims work is $20,594.

The median David Sims photograph sells for $23,912 across 2 lots.

The median David Sims print sells for $24,678 across 2 lots.

The median David Sims sculpture sells for $23,674 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $24,678 | $31,842 | — | 2020-09-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $23,674 | $23,674 | — | 2016-05-20 |
| Photography | 2 | $23,912 | $32,825 | — | 2019-10-02 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $32,825 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $31,842 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $23,674 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $17,513 |
| Photography | 2019 | $15,000 |

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 Sims worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Sims work is $20,594. The median David Sims photograph sells for $23,912 across 2 lots. The median David Sims print sells for $24,678 across 2 lots. The median David Sims sculpture sells for $23,674 across 1 lots.

### What is David Sims's auction record?

David Sims's auction record is $32,825, set in 2017.

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