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Gary Simmons

American · b. 1964 · Painter, Draughtsman

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25lots offered2014–2026years recorded88%sold (21)$12.9kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Gary Simmons, Bows and Bones, 1992, paint and charcoal on panel, in artist's frameBows and BonesPhillips · £114,300≈ $143,904≈ €133,516Sign up to see
  2. Gary Simmons, Study for Hollywood, 2008, oil and pigment on gessoed paper, in 6 partsStudy for HollywoodPhillips · $76,200≈ £60,385≈ €70,347Sign up to see
  3. Gary Simmons, Whirl-a-Girl, 2002, oil on canvasWhirl-a-GirlPhillips · $55,000≈ £41,743≈ €46,860Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 24 auction results for Gary Simmons between 2014 and 2026, of which 21 sold (88%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $254Sign up free to see to $144kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $144kSign up free to see for Bows and Bones at Phillips in December 2023. The most common medium is drawings (9 lots). Most results come from Phillips (19), Rachel Davis Fine Arts (2) and Rago Auctions (1).

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  1. Gary Simmons, Untitled, 2003, charcoal on paper
    Untitled, 2003
    Drawing · Paper
    6 h x 9 w in (15 x 23 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 272
    $896≈ £660≈ €770Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Gary Simmons, Snow Roller, 2024, charcoal and gouache on paper
    Snow Roller, 2024
    Gouache · Paper
    28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 82
    $12,900≈ £9,548≈ €11,250Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Gary Simmons, Everforward..., 1993, Pair of white leather boxing gloves with metallic gold thread and satin multiple
    Everforward..., 1993
    Multiple · ed. 8/20
    each glove 13 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (34.3 x 19.1 x 13.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 250
    $3,354≈ £2,453≈ €2,833Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Gary Simmons, Forgotten Personal Property, 1998, chalk and paint on paper
    Forgotten Personal Property, 1998
    Drawing · Paper
    52 h x 52 w in (132 x 132 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 171
    $24,130≈ £17,739≈ €20,805Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Gary Simmons, Have You Forgotten, 1999, acrylic and chalk on paper
    Have You Forgotten, 1999
    Acrylic · Paper
    52 1/4 x 52 3/8 in. (132.7 x 133 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 35
    $12,700≈ £10,036≈ €12,110Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Gary Simmons, A Madhouse, 2008, pigment and oil on gessoed paper
    A Madhouse, 2008
    Oil · Paper
    72 x 18 in. (182.9 x 45.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 45
    $16,510≈ £12,401≈ €14,848Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Gary Simmons, Lineup Wall Chart, from 1993 Whitney Biennial in Seoul, 1994, Screenprint in colors, on wove paper, with full margins
    Lineup Wall Chart, from 1993 Whitney Biennial in Seoul, 1994
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 2/95
    I. 24 3/8 x 19 in. (61.9 x 48.3 cm) S. 25 x 19 1/2 in. (63.5 x 49.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 61
    $254≈ £194≈ €230Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Phillips ↗
  8. Gary Simmons, Study for Hollywood, 2008, oil and pigment on gessoed paper, in 6 parts
    Study for Hollywood, 2008
    Oil · Paper
    each sheet 29 1/8 x 29 1/8 in. (74 x 74 cm) each framed 29 7/8 x 29 7/8 in. (75.9 x 75.9 cm) overall 59 3/4 x 89 3/4 in. (151.8 x 228 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 339
    $76,200≈ £60,385≈ €70,347Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Gary Simmons, 5 Conductors, Time Piece, 1998, Unique charcoal drawing, on vellum
    5 Conductors, Time Piece, 1998
    Drawing · Other support
    11 x 13 7/8 in. (27.9 x 35.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 385
    $6,096≈ £4,896≈ €5,731Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Gary Simmons, Bows and Bones, 1992, paint and charcoal on panel, in artist's frame
    Bows and Bones, 1992
    Drawing · Panel
    121.8 x 152.2 x 8.1 cm (47 7/8 x 59 7/8 x 3 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 161
    £114,300≈ $143,904≈ €133,516Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
Also offered, result not published (1)

Lots by Gary Simmons that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Gary Simmons: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Gary Simmons at auction?

$143,904Sign up free to see, for Bows and Bones at Phillips (December 2023) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Gary Simmons?

The median sale price is $12.9kSign up free to see across 21 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Gary Simmons have sold at auction?

21 of 24 recorded lots sold between 2014 and 2026. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.

Which auction houses sell Gary Simmons?

Phillips, Rachel Davis Fine Arts and Rago Auctions account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Rachel Davis Fine Arts · Rago Auctions

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