Lorna Simpson is an American artist with 91 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $13,800.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 23 | $3,616 | $88,900 | 78.3% | 2026-01-23 |
| Paintings | 3 | $22,500 | $204,737 | — | 2025-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $20,000 | $44,917 | — | 2023-01-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $63,465 | $167,283 | — | 2024-10-11 |
| Photography | 21 | $26,075 | $95,555 | 85.7% | 2024-10-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $131,419 | $204,737 | — | 2025-11-19 |
Lorna Simpson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $3,616 with 78.3% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $22,500, record $204,737. A typical Lorna Simpson painting sells for around 6.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $131,419.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer '57/Summer '09 | 2026-04-11 | Phillips | $24,510 |
| Wigs (portfolio) | 2026-01-23 | Sotheby's | $18,896 |
| Untitled | 2025-12-18 | Rago | $826 |
| Hands | 2025-11-19 | Sotheby's | $88,900 |
| Counting | 2025-10-21 | Phillips | $5,689 |
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lorna Simpson print is $3,616.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lorna Simpson print is $88,900.
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lorna Simpson photograph is $26,075.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lorna Simpson photograph is $95,555.
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lorna Simpson work on paper is $20,000.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lorna Simpson work on paper is $44,917.
Lorna Simpson's auction record is $204,737, set on 2025-10-17.