Herbert Simpson (1879–1966)
Herbert Simpson is an Australia artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $91. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Herbert Simpson sold in 2026 for $260, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Herbert Simpson on OpeningBid →What is a Herbert Simpson work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Simpson work is $91.
The median Herbert Simpson work on paper sells for $70 across 30 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Herbert Simpson work on papers typically sell for $43–$121 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 41 | $70† | $462† | 73.2% | 2026-07-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $43–$121† | $69† | $462† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $462† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $355† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Herbert Simpson worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Simpson work is $91. The median Herbert Simpson work on paper sells for $70 across 30 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Herbert Simpson work on papers typically sell for $43–$121 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Herbert Simpson work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert Simpson work on paper is $70. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Herbert Simpson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert Simpson work on paper is $462. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $462 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Herbert Simpson work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Herbert Simpson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $69, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Herbert Simpson's auction record?
Herbert Simpson's auction record is $462, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $462 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Herbert Simpson record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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