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# William Simson (1800–1847)

William Simson is a British (modern) artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $453.

A work by William Simson sold in 2014 for $670, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 William Simson works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a William Simson work worth?

Across 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Simson work is $453.

The median William Simson painting sells for $838 across 1 lots.

The median William Simson work on paper sells for $670 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $838 | $838 | 50% | 2014-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $670 | $670 | 50% | 2014-09-09 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $838 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $670 |

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 William Simson worth?

Across 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Simson work is $453. The median William Simson painting sells for $838 across 1 lots. The median William Simson work on paper sells for $670 across 1 lots.

### What is William Simson's auction record?

William Simson's auction record is $670, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Simson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-simson (updated 2026-11-03).

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.