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John Simpson

British · 1782–1847 · Painter

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3auction results2015–2020years recorded100%sold (3)$287Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. John Simpson, Untitled Abstract Composition, Large Oil on CanvasUntitled Abstract CompositionClarke Auction Gallery · $375≈ £249≈ €347Sign up to see
  2. John Simpson, The Coolin, 2001, oil on canvas laid on boardThe CoolinMorgan O'Driscoll · €260≈ $287≈ £219Sign up to see
  3. John Simpson, Minch, pastelMinchMorgan O'Driscoll · €180≈ $198≈ £152Sign up to see

John Simpson’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 3 auction results for John Simpson between 2015 and 2020, of which 3 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $198Sign up free to see to $375Sign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $375Sign up free to see for Untitled Abstract Composition at Clarke Auction Gallery in December 2015. The most common medium is oil paintings (2 lots). Most results come from Morgan O'Driscoll (2), Sloans & Kenyon (1) and Clarke Auction Gallery (1).

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  1. John Simpson, The Negro (probably Ira Frederick Aldridge), The engraving was created in Britain during the peak
    The Negro (probably Ira Frederick Aldridge)After the artist
    Engraving
    8.5 x 8.5 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 135
    $300≈ £224≈ €256HammerSign up free to seeEst. $120–160View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  2. John Simpson, The Coolin, 2001, oil on canvas laid on board
    The Coolin, 2001
    Oil · Canvas
    61 x 61cm (24 x 24in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 257
    €260≈ $287≈ £219HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  3. John Simpson, Minch, pastel
    Minch
    Pastel
    72 x 57cm (28.3 x 22.4in)
    Morgan O'Driscoll · · Lot 326
    €180≈ $198≈ £152HammerSign up free to seeView at Morgan O'Driscoll ↗
  4. John Simpson, Untitled Abstract Composition, Large Oil on Canvas
    Untitled Abstract Composition
    Oil · Canvas
    72" high x 60" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 43
    $375≈ £249≈ €347HammerSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗

John Simpson: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by John Simpson at auction?

$375Sign up free to see, for Untitled Abstract Composition at Clarke Auction Gallery (December 2015) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for John Simpson?

The median sale price is $287Sign up free to see across 3 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by John Simpson have sold at auction?

3 of 3 recorded lots sold between 2015 and 2020.

Which auction houses sell John Simpson?

Morgan O'Driscoll, Sloans & Kenyon and Clarke Auction Gallery account for the most recorded results. Morgan O'Driscoll · Sloans & Kenyon · Clarke Auction Gallery

About John Simpson

In museum collections

  • John Simpson, The Captive SlaveThe Captive Slave, 1827
    Art Institute of Chicago · Public domain
  • John Simpson, Sir Charles Napier, 1786 - 1860. AdmiralSir Charles Napier, 1786 - 1860. Admiral, 1841
    National Galleries Scotland · Public domain
  • John Simpson, Frederick MarryatFrederick Marryat, 1835
    National Portrait Gallery · Public domain
  • John Simpson, Clarkson Frederick StanfieldClarkson Frederick Stanfield, 1829
    National Portrait Gallery · Public domain

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