Simon Simonsen (1841–1928)
Simon Simonsen is a Danish artist with 183 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,974. 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 Simonsen sold in 2020 for $2,256, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Simon Simonsen on OpeningBid →What is a Simon Simonsen work worth?
Across 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Simon Simonsen work is $1,974.
The median Simon Simonsen painting sells for $2,078 across 100 lots.
The median Simon Simonsen work on paper sells for $232 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Simon Simonsen paintings typically sell for $549–$3,959 (the middle half of 68 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Simon Simonsen paintings typically sell for $1,573–$17,244 (the middle half of 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 173 | $2,078†‡ | $160,000† | 57.8% | 2026-10-19 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $232† | $383† | 54.5% | 2010-09-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $31,000† | $160,000† | — | 1997-08-07 |
† 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) | 68 | $549–$3,959†‡ | $1,560†‡ | $30,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $1,573–$17,244†‡ | $10,928†‡ | $160,000† |
† 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 | 1997 | $160,000† |
| Paintings | 1996 | $38,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $383† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $383 |
† 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 Simonsen worth?
Across 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Simon Simonsen work is $1,974. The median Simon Simonsen painting sells for $2,078 across 100 lots. The median Simon Simonsen work on paper sells for $232 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Simon Simonsen paintings typically sell for $549–$3,959 (the middle half of 68 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Simon Simonsen paintings typically sell for $1,573–$17,244 (the middle half of 28 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 Simon Simonsen painting?
Based on 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Simon Simonsen painting is $2,078. 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 Simonsen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Simon Simonsen painting is $160,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $160,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Simon Simonsen work on paper?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Simon Simonsen work on paper is $232. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Simon Simonsen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Simon Simonsen work on paper is $383. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $383 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Simon Simonsen painting?
Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Simon Simonsen painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,560, 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 the average price of a medium Simon Simonsen painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Simon Simonsen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,928, 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 Simonsen's auction record?
Simon Simonsen's auction record is $160,000, set in 1997. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $160,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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