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# HENRY JOHN SIMPKINS (1906–1995)

HENRY JOHN SIMPKINS is a Canadian artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $163.

A work by HENRY JOHN SIMPKINS sold in 2025 for $192, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a HENRY JOHN SIMPKINS work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a HENRY JOHN SIMPKINS work is $163.

The median HENRY JOHN SIMPKINS work on paper sells for $163 across 16 lots.

The median HENRY JOHN SIMPKINS painting sells for $182 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $182 | $182 | — | 2024-02-08 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $163 | $495 | — | 2026-03-05 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $495 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $192 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $182 |

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 HENRY JOHN SIMPKINS worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a HENRY JOHN SIMPKINS work is $163. The median HENRY JOHN SIMPKINS work on paper sells for $163 across 16 lots. The median HENRY JOHN SIMPKINS painting sells for $182 across 6 lots.

### What is the average price of a HENRY JOHN SIMPKINS work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a HENRY JOHN SIMPKINS work on paper is $163.

### What is HENRY JOHN SIMPKINS's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a HENRY JOHN SIMPKINS work on paper is $495.

### What is HENRY JOHN SIMPKINS's auction record?

HENRY JOHN SIMPKINS's auction record is $495, 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.