> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/simon-english · updated 2026-11-02

# Simon English (b. 1959)

Simon English is a British (modern) artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $717. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Simon English sold in 2023 for $753, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Simon English work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Simon English work is $717.

The median Simon English painting sells for $753 across 17 lots.

The median Simon English work on paper sells for $510 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $753† | $4,246 | 70.8% | 2026-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $510† | $2,450 | 80% | 2022-02-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $231–$2,215 | $753 | $2,883 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $241–$1,402† | $334† | $2,775 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $4,246 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,883 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $774† |

† 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 English worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Simon English work is $717. The median Simon English painting sells for $753 across 17 lots. The median Simon English work on paper sells for $510 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Simon English painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Simon English painting is $753. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Simon English's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Simon English painting is $4,246.

### What is Simon English's auction record?

Simon English's auction record is $4,246, set in 2001.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Simon English auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/simon-english (updated 2026-11-02).

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.