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# Thelma Lynn Simmons (1934–2022)

Thelma Lynn Simmons is an American/Louisiana artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $187.

A work by Thelma Lynn Simmons sold in 2024 for $187, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thelma Lynn Simmons work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thelma Lynn Simmons work is $187.

The median Thelma Lynn Simmons painting sells for $224 across 19 lots.

The median Thelma Lynn Simmons work on paper sells for $60 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $224 | $896 | 90.5% | 2024-02-20 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $60 | $102 | — | 2023-07-20 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $128–$224 | $174 | $416 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $208–$672 | $352 | $896 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $896 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $704 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $102 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $19 |

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 Thelma Lynn Simmons worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thelma Lynn Simmons work is $187. The median Thelma Lynn Simmons painting sells for $224 across 19 lots. The median Thelma Lynn Simmons work on paper sells for $60 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Thelma Lynn Simmons painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Thelma Lynn Simmons painting is $224.

### What is Thelma Lynn Simmons's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Thelma Lynn Simmons painting is $896.

### What is the average price of a medium Thelma Lynn Simmons painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Thelma Lynn Simmons painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $174, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Thelma Lynn Simmons's auction record?

Thelma Lynn Simmons's auction record is $896, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.