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# Edward Emerson Simmons (1852–1931)

Edward Emerson Simmons is an American artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $16,312. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Edward Emerson Simmons sold in 2018 for $87,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edward Emerson Simmons work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Emerson Simmons work is $16,312.

The median Edward Emerson Simmons painting sells for $23,500 across 12 lots.

The median Edward Emerson Simmons print sells for $3,819 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $3,819 | $3,819 | — | 2002-09-20 |
| Paintings | 16 | $23,500‡ | $87,500 | 75% | 2025-05-22 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Edward Emerson Simmons's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $3,819. Paintings (16 lots) median $23,500, record $87,500. A typical Edward Emerson Simmons painting sells for around 6.2× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $12,679–$38,035‡ | $23,500‡ | $71,700 |

‡ 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 | $87,500 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $71,700 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $3,819 |

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 Edward Emerson Simmons worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Emerson Simmons work is $16,312. The median Edward Emerson Simmons painting sells for $23,500 across 12 lots. The median Edward Emerson Simmons print sells for $3,819 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Edward Emerson Simmons painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Emerson Simmons painting is $23,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Edward Emerson Simmons's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Emerson Simmons painting is $87,500.

### What is Edward Emerson Simmons's auction record?

Edward Emerson Simmons's auction record is $87,500, set in 2018.

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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.