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# Simon Bussy (1870–1954)

## What is Simon Bussy’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for Simon Bussy at 8 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,857 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,309–$17,854, n=6). The auction record is $28,385 for Hangnest (2021, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hangnest, 1870 | Pastel | $28,385 | Sworders | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | BIRD OF PARADISE ON A BRANCH, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $27,525 | Sworders | Jul 2018 |
| 3 | Portrait of a Lady (likely Pernel Strachey (1876-1951)), c.1899 | Oil on hessian | $23,122 | Roseberys London | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Couple de bécasseaux à échasses | Pastel sur papier brun | $21,749 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | ▲ Simon Bussy (French, 1870-1954), 1870 | Pastel | $12,042 | Sworders | Apr 2021 |
| 6 | Knitting | Oil on canvas | $6,171 | Sworders | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | ▲ Simon Bussy (French, 1870-1954), 1870 | Pastel | $5,161 | Sworders | Apr 2021 |
| 8 | Façade sous le soleil du midi | Pastel, signé en bas gauche | $3,543 | De Baecque et Associés | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Place de la Concorde, c.1937 | Pastel on paper | $3,232 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | SHAMA | Pastel | $3,137 | Sworders | Feb 2005 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $5,161 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $5,666 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Simon Bussy is a French artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $10,103. 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 Simon Bussy is recorded as sold in 2026 for $15,213; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Simon Bussy work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Simon Bussy work is $10,103.

The median Simon Bussy work on paper sells for $5,940 across 10 lots.

The median Simon Bussy painting sells for $13,016 across 6 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 | 6 | $13,016† | $27,525 | — | 2026-07-27 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $5,940†‡ | $28,385 | — | 2026-05-21 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $6,293–$20,281† | $13,016† | $27,525 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $3,309–$11,557†‡ | $5,940†‡ | $28,385 |

† 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 | 2021 | $28,385 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $27,525 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $21,749 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $20,584† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Simon Bussy worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Simon Bussy work is $10,103. The median Simon Bussy work on paper sells for $5,940 across 10 lots. The median Simon Bussy painting sells for $13,016 across 6 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 small Simon Bussy work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Simon Bussy work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,940, 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 Simon Bussy's auction record?

Simon Bussy's auction record is $28,385, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Simon Bussy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/simon-bussy (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.