Simon Gunning (b. 1956)
Simon Gunning is an Australian/New Orleans artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $4,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Simon Gunning sold in 2023 for $5,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Simon Gunning on OpeningBid →What is a Simon Gunning work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Simon Gunning work is $4,000.
The median Simon Gunning painting sells for $13,000 across 12 lots.
The median Simon Gunning work on paper sells for $2,250 across 9 lots.
The median Simon Gunning print sells for $319 across 2 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 | 3 | $319 | $388 | 66.7% | 2015-09-13 |
| Paintings | 16 | $13,000† | $22,000† | 75% | 2023-11-17 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $2,250† | $4,000† | 81.8% | 2025-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Simon Gunning's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $319 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $13,000, record $22,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $22,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Simon Gunning painting sells for around 41× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $12,960–$16,688† | $14,670† | $22,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,648–$2,392† | $2,021† | $3,400† |
† 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 | 2023 | $22,000† |
| Paintings | 2004 | $17,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $388 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $250 |
† 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 Simon Gunning worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Simon Gunning work is $4,000. The median Simon Gunning painting sells for $13,000 across 12 lots. The median Simon Gunning work on paper sells for $2,250 across 9 lots. The median Simon Gunning print sells for $319 across 2 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 Simon Gunning painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Simon Gunning painting is $13,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Simon Gunning's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Simon Gunning painting is $22,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $22,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Simon Gunning work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Simon Gunning work on paper is $2,250. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Simon Gunning's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Simon Gunning work on paper is $4,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Simon Gunning's auction record?
Simon Gunning's auction record is $22,000, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $22,000 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Simon Gunning record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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