What is a Gary Simmons work on paper worth?
b. 1964 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 21 priced auction sales, works by Gary Simmons have sold for a median of $12,900Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $3,354Sign up free to see and $24,130Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $13,860Sign up free to see across 13 sales. In the last five years the median was $12,900Sign up free to see across 15 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Gary Simmons prices by medium
- Auction results
- 24
- Sold rate
- 88%
- Active at auction
- 2014–2026
- Median price
- $12.9kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $144kSign up free to see Bows and Bones, Phillips, Dec 2023
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 13 | $6.1k–$24.1kSign up free to see | $13.9kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 3 | $18.8k–$55kSign up free to see | $49.6kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 2 | $254–$3.4kSign up free to see | $1.8kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Phillips (19), Rachel Davis Fine Arts (1), Rago Auctions (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 9 | $3.4k–$12.9kSign up free to see | $7.5kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 4 | $10.3k–$17.5kSign up free to see | $14kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 6 | $26.5k–$53.9kSign up free to see | $50kSign up free to see |
Recent Gary Simmons sales
- Untitled, charcoal on paper — $896Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Aug 28, 2026
- Snow Roller, charcoal and gouache on paper — $12,900Sign up free to see, Phillips, Jul 16, 2026
- Everforward..., Pair of white leather boxing gloves with metallic gold thread and satin multiple — $3,354Sign up free to see, Phillips, Feb 2, 2026
- Forgotten Personal Property, chalk and paint on paper — $24,130Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Jun 25, 2025
- Have You Forgotten, acrylic and chalk on paper — $12,700Sign up free to see, Phillips, Feb 26, 2025
- A Madhouse, pigment and oil on gessoed paper — $16,510Sign up free to see, Phillips, Sep 23, 2024
- Lineup Wall Chart, from 1993 Whitney Biennial in Seoul, Screenprint in colors, on wove paper, with full margins — $254Sign up free to see, Phillips, Sep 4, 2024
- Study for Hollywood, oil and pigment on gessoed paper, in 6 parts — $76,200Sign up free to see, Phillips, May 15, 2024
Questions about Gary Simmons prices
What is a Gary Simmons work on paper worth?
Based on 21 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Gary Simmons have sold for a median of $12,900, and half of them sold between $3,354 and $24,130. For works on paper alone the median is $13,860 (13 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Gary Simmons sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $143,904 for “Bows and Bones” at Phillips in December 2023.
Which Gary Simmons medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $49,650 (3 sales).
How often do Gary Simmons works sell at auction?
88% of the 24 lots recorded between 2014 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Gary Simmons work on paper?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 24 lots by Gary Simmons recorded at auction between 2014 and 2026, 21 found a buyer (88%).
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