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Lorna Simpson Photographs: Auction Prices

American · b. 1960

ArtSell has recorded 18 auction results for Lorna Simpson photographs between 2014 and 2026, of which 15 sold (83% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,700 to $63,465, with a median of $21,250 across 15 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $63,465 for “Twosomes” at Phillips in 2019.

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  1. Lorna Simpson, Summer '57/Summer '09, 2009, Twelve gelatin silver prints
    Summer '57/Summer '09, 2009
    Photograph · ed. 2/2
    5 x 5 in. (12.7 x 12.7 cm) Each 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (19.1 x 19.1 cm) framed Overall installation dimensions variable
    Phillips · · Lot 87
    $24,510≈ £18,230≈ €20,929Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Lorna Simpson, Two Pairs, 1997, photogravure on handmade Richard de Bas
    Two Pairs, 1997
    Photograph
    12¼ h x 18⅞ w in (31 x 48 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 228
    $2,032≈ £1,512≈ €1,731Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Lorna Simpson, 2 Tracks, 1990, Gelatin silver print triptych, flush-mounted in artist's frames, with two engraved text plaques
    2 Tracks, 1990
    Photograph · ed. 2/4
    Overall 48 3/4 x 62 1/2 in. (123.8 x 158.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 359
    $38,100≈ £29,117≈ €34,772Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Lorna Simpson, Corridor (Split), 2003, Chromogenic print, face-mounted to Plexiglas
    Corridor (Split), 2003
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    22 1/2 x 44 7/8 in. (57.2 x 114 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 358
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Lorna Simpson, C-Ration, 1991, Gelatin silver prints, on one sheet of photo paper, with full margins
    C-Ration, 1991
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 20/50
    overall I. 19 x 42 1/4 in. (48.3 x 107.3 cm) S. 25 x 48 1/4 in. (63.5 x 122.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 109
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Lorna Simpson, C-Ration, 1991, Gelatin silver prints, on one sheet of photo paper, with full margins
    C-Ration, 1991
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 14/50
    overall I. 19 x 42 1/4 in. (48.3 x 107.3 cm) S. 25 x 48 1/4 in. (63.5 x 122.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 406
    $9,525≈ £7,797≈ €8,959Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Lorna Simpson, Corridor (Night III), 2003, digital chromogenic print mounted to Plexiglas
    Corridor (Night III), 2003
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    68.5 x 182.7 cm (26 7/8 x 71 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 242
    £23,940≈ $26,949≈ €27,671Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Lorna Simpson, Practical Joke, 1992, 2 dye diffusion colour Polaroid prints, in artist's frame
    Practical Joke, 1992
    Photograph · ed. 1/3
    65.7 x 109.3 cm (25 7/8 x 43 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 135
    £27,720≈ $36,200≈ €30,543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Lorna Simpson, Portrait, 1988, silver gelatin print, in artist's frame with engraved plastic plaque
    Portrait, 1988
    Photograph · ed. 1/1
    frame 158.8 x 65.4 cm (62 1/2 x 25 3/4 in.) plaque 12.7 x 38.4 cm (5 x 15 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 134
    £44,100≈ $57,590≈ €48,591Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Lorna Simpson, Twosomes, 2013, 24 bronze plaques and 19 photographs in bronze frames, in 43 parts
    Twosomes, 2013
    Photograph
    smallest bronze element 5.8 x 2.2 x 0.2 cm (2 1/4 x 0 7/8 x 0 1/8 in.) largest bronze element 12.6 x 9.5 x .3 cm (4 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 0 1/8 in.) smallest framed element 4.9 x 4.9 x 2 cm (1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 0 3/4 in.) largest framed element 13.4 x 10.4 x 2 cm (5 1/4 x 4 1/8 x 0 3/4 in.) overall installation dimensions approx. 97 x 183 cm (38 1/4 x 72 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 175
    £50,000≈ $63,465≈ €55,769Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Lorna Simpson, Corridor (Night), 2003, digital chromogenic print face-mounted to Plexiglas
    Corridor (Night), 2003
    Photograph · ed. 3/5
    27 x 71 3/4 in. (68.6 x 182.2 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 432
    $47,500≈ £36,876≈ €42,475Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Lorna Simpson, Untitled, from Portraits, 1994, Gelatin silver print
    Untitled, from Portraits, 1994
    Photograph · ed. 3/25
    I. 8 x 6 3/4 in. (20.3 x 17.1 cm) S. 13 7/8 x 11 in. (35.2 x 27.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 286
    $4,000≈ £3,075≈ €3,557Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  13. Lorna Simpson, Lower Region, 1992, Polaroid print triptych
    Lower Region, 1992
    Photograph · ed. 1/4
    Each 23 1/4 x 19 1/8 in. (59.1 x 48.6 cm) Overall 23 1/4 x 58 in. (59.1 x 147.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 321
    $21,250≈ £17,083≈ €19,951Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  14. Lorna Simpson, Interior/Exterior, Full/Empty No. 17, 1997, silver gelatin print mounted on archival mat with silkscreen text, in artist's frame, diptych
    Interior/Exterior, Full/Empty No. 17, 1997
    Photograph · ed. 6/12
    each 57.2 x 46.2 cm (22 1/2 x 18 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 143
    £2,750≈ $3,482≈ €3,236Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Lorna Simpson, C-Rations, 1991, Gelatin Silver Print "C-Rations" 1991
    C-Rations, 1991
    Photograph · ed. 25/50
    Image - 18.5" high x 41.5" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 121
    $1,700≈ £1,279≈ €1,514HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  16. Lorna Simpson, Lower Region, 1992, Polaroid print triptych
    Lower Region, 1992
    Photograph · ed. 2/4
    Each 23 1/4 x 19 1/8 in. (59.1 x 48.6 cm) Overall 23 1/4 x 58 in. (59.1 x 147.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 38
    $10,000≈ £7,007≈ €8,787Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Lorna Simpson, Lower Region, 1992, Polaroid print triptych
    Lower Region, 1992
    Photograph · ed. 2/4
    Each 23 1/4 x 19 1/8 in. (59.1 x 48.6 cm) Overall 23 1/4 x 58 in. (59.1 x 147.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 252
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  18. Lorna Simpson, Counting, 1991, photogravure, screenprint on paper
    Counting, 1991
    Photograph · Paper
    73¾ h x 37¼ w in (187 x 95 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 300
    $6,250≈ £3,754≈ €4,577Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗

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