Nicola Simbari (1927–2012)
What is Nicola Simbari’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 170 auction results for Nicola Simbari at 46 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,385 including buyer’s premium (middle half $534–$2,475, n=18). The auction record is $31,500 for Sailboats (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sailboats | Oil on canvas | $31,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Les amies | Oil on canvas | $27,303 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 3 | Blue Rocks in Capri, 1963 | Oil paint | $20,000 | Christie's | Feb 2009 |
| 4 | Girl in a pink dress | — | $18,750 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 5 | Olbia | Oil on canvas | $18,750 | Grogan & Company | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Girl with Blue Background | Oil on canvas | $17,500 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 7 | Stormy Sea in Capri, 1965 | Oil paint | $16,380 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Plage Caraibique, 1986 | Oil paint | $15,306 | Christie's | Feb 2014 |
| 9 | Interior in Red, 1927 | Oil paint | $15,000 | Christie's | Sep 2009 |
| 10 | Girl Combing her hair | — | $14,400 | Sotheby's | Feb 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $9,300 |
| Paintings | 98 | $3,750 |
| Prints | 10 | $132 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 87 | $3,750 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $2,640 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,072 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 170 results from 46 houses · How we compute these figures
Nicola Simbari is an Italian artist with 209 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,295. 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 Nicola Simbari sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,750 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Nicola Simbari on OpeningBid →What is a Nicola Simbari work worth?
Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicola Simbari work is $3,295.
The median Nicola Simbari painting sells for $3,592 across 120 lots.
The median Nicola Simbari print sells for $275 across 13 lots.
The median Nicola Simbari work on paper sells for $180 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Nicola Simbari paintings typically sell for $2,000–$6,073 (the middle half of 99 sold 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 | 18 | $275† | $390 | 72.2% | 2026-02-19 |
| Paintings | 135 | $3,592†‡ | $31,500 | 88.9% | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $180† | $500† | — | 2024-09-25 |
| Photography | 1 | $10,160 | $10,160 | — | 2023-07-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $20,000 | $31,500 | — | 2022-11-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Nicola Simbari's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $275 with 72.2% sell-through. Paintings (135 lots) median $3,592, record $31,500. A typical Nicola Simbari painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $20,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $125–$351† | $288† | $390 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $716–$2,370‡ | $1,286‡ | $3,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 99 | $2,000–$6,073†‡ | $3,750†‡ | $31,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $2,094–$10,733† | $4,032† | $19,398 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2021 | $31,500 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $27,303 |
| Photography | 2023 | $10,160 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $500† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $437† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $390 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $358 |
† 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 Nicola Simbari worth?
Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicola Simbari work is $3,295. The median Nicola Simbari painting sells for $3,592 across 120 lots. The median Nicola Simbari print sells for $275 across 13 lots. The median Nicola Simbari work on paper sells for $180 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Nicola Simbari paintings typically sell for $2,000–$6,073 (the middle half of 99 sold 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 Nicola Simbari painting?
Based on 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicola Simbari painting is $3,592. 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 Nicola Simbari's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicola Simbari painting is $31,500.
What is the average price of a Nicola Simbari print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicola Simbari print is $275. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nicola Simbari's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicola Simbari print is $390.
What is the average price of a medium Nicola Simbari painting?
Based on 99 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nicola Simbari painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Nicola Simbari print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nicola Simbari print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $288, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Nicola Simbari's auction record?
Nicola Simbari's auction record is $31,500, set in 2021.
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