Gary Simmons (b. 1964)
What is Gary Simmons’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Gary Simmons at 10 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,680 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,177–$12,800, n=11). The auction record is $143,900 for Bows and Bones (2023, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bows and Bones, 1992 | Charcoal | $143,900 | Phillips | Dec 2023 |
| 2 | 20-20 Fall, 2005 | Oil paint | $119,700 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | Body and Soul, 2017 | Acrylic and chalk on canvas | $88,900 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 4 | Study for Hollywood, 2008 | Oil paint | $76,200 | Phillips | May 2024 |
| 5 | Whirl-a-Girl, 2002 | Oil paint | $55,000 | Phillips | Sep 2018 |
| 6 | Black Chalkboard (Yo, Ho, Ho), 1993 | Chalk | $50,400 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | Blackboard (Double Grin), 1993 | Black chalk | $50,400 | Sotheby's | Nov 2020 |
| 8 | Midnight Marauders, 2004 | Oil paint | $49,648 | Phillips | Jun 2018 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil and cold wax on canvas), 2020 | Oil and cold wax on canvas | $48,260 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 10 | Lena, 2017 | Oil paint, cold wax, oil stick, pastel and spray enamel on canvas | $42,000 | Sotheby's | Jul 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $42,000 |
| Other | 15 | $15,240 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $6,096 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $32,065 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $13,325 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $3,302 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Gary Simmons is an American artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $12,600. 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 Gary Simmons sold in 2026 for $12,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gary Simmons on OpeningBid →What is a Gary Simmons work worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gary Simmons work is $12,600.
The median Gary Simmons work on paper sells for $12,700 across 29 lots.
The median Gary Simmons painting sells for $48,954 across 10 lots.
The median Gary Simmons print sells for $2,282 across 7 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 | 8 | $2,282‡ | $9,500 | 87.5% | 2026-10-01 |
| Paintings | 10 | $48,954 | $143,900 | — | 2025-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $12,700† | $76,200 | 87.9% | 2026-09-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $8,790 | $10,080 | 66.7% | 2021-10-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $119,700 | $143,900 | — | 2024-05-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Gary Simmons's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $2,282 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $48,954, record $143,900. A typical Gary Simmons painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $119,700.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $44,824–$104,300 | $55,000 | $143,900 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,080–$4,673 | $3,000 | $7,560 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $7,072–$23,430 | $13,805 | $76,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $12,909–$23,098† | $15,875† | $50,400 |
† 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 | 2023 | $143,900 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $119,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $76,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $50,400 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $10,080 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $9,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $7,620 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $7,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gary Simmons worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gary Simmons work is $12,600. The median Gary Simmons work on paper sells for $12,700 across 29 lots. The median Gary Simmons painting sells for $48,954 across 10 lots. The median Gary Simmons print sells for $2,282 across 7 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 the average price of a Gary Simmons work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gary Simmons work on paper is $12,700. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gary Simmons's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gary Simmons work on paper is $76,200.
What is the average price of a medium Gary Simmons work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gary Simmons work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,805, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a large Gary Simmons work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Gary Simmons work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $15,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gary Simmons's auction record?
Gary Simmons's auction record is $143,900, set in 2023.
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