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# Simon Stone (b. 1952)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Simon Stone at 3 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,498 including buyer’s premium (middle half $939–$3,397, n=16). The auction record is $7,044 for Untitled (oil on linen) (2022, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on linen), 1952 | Painting | $7,044 | Bonhams | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | N.Y, 2020 | Oil on cardboard | $4,094 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Woman with Gloves | Oil on board | $3,920 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Looking to the Future, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $3,621 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Vase | Oil on board | $3,458 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | The Fan from Phillipolis, 2010 | Oil on board | $3,401 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | One Quarter with Nude | Oil on wood panel | $3,377 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | View of City Deep from Fairview and Jeppe Street Post Office, 2014 | Oil on board | $3,039 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Still Life with Sinkers | Oil on board | $2,566 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2024 |
| 10 | Two Men | Oil on cardboard | $1,841 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $2,566 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $2,803 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $592 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Simon Stone is a South African artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,646. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Simon Stone sold in 2026 for $3,458, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Simon Stone work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Simon Stone work is $1,646.

The median Simon Stone painting sells for $2,803 across 29 lots.

The median Simon Stone work on paper sells for $497 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 | 31 | $2,803 | $7,044 | 93.5% | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $497 | $1,312 | — | 2025-12-08 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $592–$1,841 | $626 | $4,094 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,336–$3,415 | $3,208 | $3,920 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $7,044 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,094 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,312 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $497 |

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 Stone worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Simon Stone work is $1,646. The median Simon Stone painting sells for $2,803 across 29 lots. The median Simon Stone work on paper sells for $497 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Simon Stone painting is $2,803.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Simon Stone painting is $7,044.

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

Simon Stone's auction record is $7,044, set in 2022.

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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 Stone auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/simon-stone (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.