Richard Simkin (1840–1926)
Richard Simkin is a British (modern) artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $382. 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 Richard Simkin is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,719; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Simkin work is $382.
The median Richard Simkin work on paper sells for $378 across 36 lots.
The median Richard Simkin print sells for $127 across 9 lots.
The median Richard Simkin painting sells for $1,282 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Richard Simkin work on papers typically sell for $257–$755 (the middle half of 21 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 | 11 | $127†‡ | $531† | 81.8% | 2024-06-11 |
| Paintings | 3 | $1,282‡ | $1,719‡ | 66.7% | 2026-06-16 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $378†‡ | $7,749 | 83.7% | 2026-08-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,027‡ | $7,749 | — | 2001-01-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Richard Simkin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $127 with 81.8% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $1,282, record $1,719. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Richard Simkin painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $6,027.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $257–$755†‡ | $384†‡ | $7,749 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $7,749 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $6,027 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,719‡ |
| Paintings | 2008 | $845 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $531† |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $470‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Simkin worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Simkin work is $382. The median Richard Simkin work on paper sells for $378 across 36 lots. The median Richard Simkin print sells for $127 across 9 lots. The median Richard Simkin painting sells for $1,282 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Richard Simkin work on papers typically sell for $257–$755 (the middle half of 21 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 Richard Simkin work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Simkin work on paper is $378. 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 Richard Simkin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Simkin work on paper is $7,749.
What is the average price of a Richard Simkin print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Simkin print is $127. 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 Richard Simkin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Simkin print is $531. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $531 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Richard Simkin work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Simkin work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $384, 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 Richard Simkin's auction record?
Richard Simkin's auction record is $7,749, set in 2001.
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