Phil Sims (b. 1940)
Phil Sims is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $4,222. 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 Phil Sims sold in 2026 for $4,222, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Phil Sims on OpeningBid →What is a Phil Sims work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Phil Sims work is $4,222.
The median Phil Sims painting sells for $4,222 across 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $4,222†‡ | $11,129 | 94.1% | 2026-02-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,217–$5,484† | $3,584† | $11,129 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $4,552–$6,667†‡ | $4,573†‡ | $8,422 |
† 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 | 2017 | $11,129 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $9,043 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Phil Sims worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Phil Sims work is $4,222. The median Phil Sims painting sells for $4,222 across 16 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 Phil Sims painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Phil Sims painting is $4,222. 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 Phil Sims's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Phil Sims painting is $11,129.
What is the average price of a medium Phil Sims painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Phil Sims painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,584, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Phil Sims's auction record?
Phil Sims's auction record is $11,129, set in 2017.
See the full Phil Sims record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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