Joseph Simpson Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Joseph Simpson Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 09, 2026
JOSEPH SIMPSON Gentleman in evening dress smoking a cigar etching signed in pencil inscribe 'first proof'
Est: £30 - £50
JOSEPH SIMPSON Gentleman in evening dress smoking a cigar etching signed in pencil inscribe 'first proof' 22 x 29.5cm (plate)
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Aug. 26, 2026
JOSEPH WILLIAM SIMPSON, Britain (1879 - 1939), The Mummer, etching, ed. 14/75, 31 x 21.5 cm., frame: 53 x 40 x 2 cm.
Est: $100 - $200
JOSEPH WILLIAM SIMPSON Britain, (1879 - 1939) The Mummer etching, ed. 14/75 signed lower right
Lawsons
Aug. 12, 2026
JOSEPH WILLIAM SIMPSON, Britain (1879 - 1939), The Mummer, etching, ed. 14/75, 31 x 21.5 cm., frame: 53 x 40 x 2 cm.
Est: $100 - $200
JOSEPH WILLIAM SIMPSON Britain, (1879 - 1939) The Mummer etching, ed. 14/75 signed lower right
Lawsons
Jul. 29, 2026
JOSEPH WILLIAM SIMPSON, Britain (1879 - 1939), The Mummer, etching, ed. 14/75, 31 x 21.5 cm., frame: 53 x 40 x 2 cm.
Est: $150 - $250
JOSEPH WILLIAM SIMPSON Britain, (1879 - 1939) The Mummer etching, ed. 14/75 signed lower right
Lawsons
Mar. 25, 2026
Joseph Simpson (1879-1939) Model at her Toilet, pencil signed to the margin, etching, 31 x 21.5cm, and two further by the same hand, (all unframed). (3)
Est: £40 - £60
Joseph Simpson (1879-1939) Model at her Toilet, pencil signed to the margin, etching, 31 x 21.5cm, and two further by the same hand, (all unframed). (3)
Mallams
Feb. 21, 2026
Joseph Simpson Sportsman Etching "Duck Hunting"
Est: $100 - $200
Joseph Simpson Sportsman Etching "Duck Hunting." Etching of a hunter in a boat, lying in wait, also called Punt Gunner. Signed lower right by the artist Joseph Simpson (British, 1879 - 1939) In a dark wooden frame. Dimensions are 12.75 in h x 16.75 in w x 1.25 in d. Condition is good with minor wear to frame. Print is slightly askew within frame. Please call or email for a detailed condition report.
Public Sale Auction House
Dec. 06, 2025
Joseph SIMPSON: "Artist Standing".
Est: $70 - $90
Joseph SIMPSON (British, 1879-1939): "Artist Standing". Etching on laid paper, 1925. Reference: Granville Fell, no. 8. Edition of 75. Signed and numbered in pencil. Plate size: 12 x 8 1/2 inches. Sheet size: 16 1/8 x 10 1/2 inches.
Armstrong Fine Art
Mar. 23, 2024
Joseph Simpson (Scottish 1879-1939) etching
Est: $60 - $120
After Dinner etching, signed in pencil, matted and framed. 8 7/8 x 11 7/8"
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Feb. 09, 2024
JOSEPH SIMPSON ETCHING
Est: $50 - $100
Joseph Simpson (1879-1939, UK) matted (unframed) limited edition etching 67/75 titled "The Pastelist", pencil signed. 10" x 8" ss
Wiederseim Associates, Inc.
Aug. 26, 2023
JOSEPH SIMPSON (1879 - 1939), Lady in a hat, etching, circa 1920, signed and numbered "12" in lower margin, 15 x 10.5cm; framed 52 x 41cm; together with another framed etching of a graveyard (artist unknown). (2 items).
Est: $100 - $200
JOSEPH SIMPSON (1879 - 1939), Lady in a hat, etching, circa 1920, signed and numbered "12" in lower margin, 15 x 10.5cm; framed 52 x 41cm; together with another framed etching of a graveyard (artist unknown). (2 items).
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
May. 20, 2021
Simpson (Joseph) The Border Angler, drypoint, [c. 1927]
Est: £150 - £200
NO RESERVE Simpson (Joseph) The Border Angler, etching and drypoint, signed in pencil, an excellent impression printing with plate tone on cream laid paper, platemark 302 x 212 mm (12 x 8 1/4 in), sheet 450 x 285 mm (17 3/4 x 11 1/4 in), hinged into mount, expsoure lines visible with browning, unframed, [circa 1927] Literature: Beazley, David, Images of Angling. Three Centuries of British Angling Prints, Creel Press, 2010, no. 300
Forum Auctions - UK
Apr. 15, 2021
Attributed to Joseph Simpson, R.B.A. (1879-1939)
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
Attributed to Joseph Simpson, R.B.A. (1879-1939) Reclining Nude with Turban oil on canvas 19 x 15 in. (48.3 x 38.1 cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 09, 2020
* Simpson (Joseph, 1879-1939). Russian Girl, 1925
Est: £150 - £200
* Simpson (Joseph, 1879-1939). Russian Girl, 1925, etching with drypoint on pale cream wove paper, signed in pencil, printed with plate tone, plate size 302 x 214 mm (12 x 8.5 ins), with margins, framed and glazed, together with: Todd (Arthur Ralph Middleton, 1891-1966). The Silhouette, etching with drypoint, signed in pencil, plate size 175 x 133 mm (6.8 x 5.25 ins), with margins, framed and glazed Qty: (2)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Sep. 03, 2020
Bookplates.- Simpson (Joseph W.) Joseph W.Simpson: His Book, one of 75 hand-coloured copies, Edinburgh, 1901.
Est: £100 - £150
NO RESERVE Bookplates.- Simpson (Joseph W.) Joseph W.Simpson: His Book, number 2 of 75 hand-coloured copies and signed by the artist, from an edition limited to 375, hand-coloured plates, original cream buckram, t.e.g., others uncut, spine slightly browned, spotting to lower cover, small 4to, Edinburgh, [1901]. ⁂ A book of bookplates reflecting the artist's training at the Glasgow School of Art, combining the delicate Art Nouveau style and colouring of Charles Rennie Mackintosh with the woodcuts of William Nicholson and James Pryde.
Forum Auctions - UK
Aug. 06, 2020
Joseph Simpson (1879 - 1939) 'The Mummer' 40.5 x 27.5cm (sheet), signed
Est: $60 - $80
Joseph Simpson (1879 - 1939) ''The Mummer'' 40.5 x 27.5cm (sheet), signed
Lawsons
Feb. 08, 2020
6 Prints
Est: $150 - $250
6 Prints- 1.) Arthur W. Heintzelman (American 1890-1965)- ''A Donkey cart in Montmartre'' (Guiot 88)- etching, 1923, signed in pencil, edition of 300, trial proof; 2.) Luc-Albert Moreau (French 1882-1948)- ''Physiologie de la Boxe''- lithograph, 1929, edition of 60; 3.) Joseph Simpson (British 1879-1939)- ''The Sportsman''- etching, signed and numbered 21-75 in pencil; 4.) Frederic Taubes (American 1900-1981)- ''Flora''- drypoint and aquatint, signed in pencil; 5.) Eric Taylor (British 1909- )- ''Breton Fishwife''- etching, signed and numbered 1/50 in pencil; 6.) Hans Thoma (German 1839-1924)- ''Lebensfahrt II'' (Beringer 504 ii)- etching, signed in pencil.
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Nov. 21, 2019
Joseph Simpson Etching [Cliff, Ocean]
Est: $20 - $40
Joseph Simpson etching. Signed and dated 'J. Simpson 1879' in plate lower right. Measures 8.125-in. x 5-in. image size, 12.75-in. x 9.125-in. sheet size. In good condition. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Jun. 25, 2019
Joseph Simpson (1879-1939) Portrait of Sir Frank Brangwyn 13 x 10.5in.
Est: £300 - £400
Joseph Simpson (1879-1939) drypoint etching Portrait of Sir Frank Brangwyn signed in pencil 13 x 10.5in.
Gorringes
Jun. 02, 2019
SIMPSON Joseph (British 1879-1939), 'The Bohemian' (Robert Louis Stevenson).
Est: $450 - $650
SIMPSON, Joseph (British 1879-1939) 'The Bohemian' (Robert Louis Stevenson). Signed in pencil, & titled in pencil below mount. Etching 14/50 2nd State 26.5x17.5cm
Davidson Auctions
May. 23, 2019
JOSEPH SIMPSON (British, 1879-1939) John Peel etching 85/100
Est: $100 - $200
JOSEPH SIMPSON (British, 1879-1939) John Peel etching 85/100 30 x 21cm
Leonard Joel
May. 16, 2019
JOSEPH SIMPSON (British, 1879-1939) John Peel etching 85/100
Est: $120 - $320
JOSEPH SIMPSON (British, 1879-1939) John Peel etching 85/100 30 x 21cm
Leonard Joel
Oct. 10, 2018
JOSEPH SIMPSON R.B.A (1879-1939) FRANK BRANGWYN
Est: £300 - £500
JOSEPH SIMPSON R.B.A (1879-1939) FRANK BRANGWYN Etching, signed 22.5cm x 31.5cm (9in x 12.5in)
Lyon & Turnbull
Jul. 26, 2018
Joseph Simpson. The Sportsman & Self-Portrait.
Est: $200 - $400
Simpson, Joseph (British, 1879-1939). Pair of etchings. ++ "The Sportsman." Etching and aquatint. Edition 70 of 75. Signed in pencil, l.r., editioned, l.l. Fell (P.C.Q.) 35. Plate: 11 7/8" x 8 3/8" Matted: 20" x 15" ++ "Man in an Old Hat" (Self-Portrait). 1927. Etching. Edition 74 of 75. Signed in pencil, l.r., editioned, l.l. Fell (P.C.Q.) 37. Plate: 12" x 8 1/2" Matted: 20" x 16" Condition: Very good condition.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Jul. 18, 2018
* Simpson (Joseph, 1879-1939). Portrait of James Pryde, 1930,
Est: £80 - £120
etching on cream laid paper, the second state, published in an edition of 75 proofs, signed in pencil, and marked 'S2 75', to lower margin, some very pale spotting, plate size 30.1 x 21.2 cm (12 x 8.4 ins), with margins, framed and glazed - Quantity (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Mar. 14, 2018
JOSEPH SIMPSON (BRTISH 1879-1939) PORTRAIT OF FRANK BRANGWYN R.A., HOLDING A PAINTBRUSH 32cm x 26.5cm (12.75in x 10.5in)
Est: £300 - £500
JOSEPH SIMPSON (BRTISH 1879-1939) PORTRAIT OF FRANK BRANGWYN R.A., HOLDING A PAINTBRUSH Signed and numbered 31/75 in pencil to margin, etching 32cm x 26.5cm (12.75in x 10.5in)
Lyon & Turnbull
Dec. 09, 2017
Joseph Simpson; George Soper - 3 intaglio
Est: $150 - $250
Joseph Simpson (British 1879-1939)- ''The Sportsman'' (Fell (P.C.Q.) 35); ''Man in an Old Hat'' (Fell (P.C.Q.) 37)- 2 etchings, 1927, both signed and numbered 70/75 and 74/75 in pencil, both with pinholes all around edges of sheet, 'Sportsman' with minor scuff marks in bottom margin, 'Man..' light struck; together with George Soper (British 1870-1942)- ''Gone Away''- drypoint, signed in pencil. 11 7/8 x 8 3/8''ea.; 7 3/8 x 11 3/8''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Sep. 26, 2017
JOSEPH SIMPSON (AMERICAN)
Est: €400 - €600
Portrait of George Bernard Shaw Drawing, circa 1907
Sheppards
Jul. 17, 2017
Joseph (J. W.) Simpson (English, 1879-1939) BOOK PLATES (7)
Est: €350 - €450
Various sizes up to
Whyte's
Mar. 02, 2017
* Simpson (Joseph, 1879-1939). Portrait of James Pryde, 1930,
Est: £150 - £200
etching on japan paper, signed in pencil, to lower margin, and marked S2 75, some very pale spotting, with margins, 305 x 216 mm (12 x 8.5 ins), framed and glazed - Quantity (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Dec. 09, 2016
JOSEPH SIMPSON (1879-1939), A Framed Watercolour & Pastel. An elderley man
Est: £50 - £75
JOSEPH SIMPSON (1879-1939), A Framed Watercolour & Pastel. An elderley man with two boys in the snow. 1ft 1ins x 9.5ins.
Hannam's Auctioneers
Oct. 06, 2016
Joseph Simpson (British, 1879-1939) - Portrait of Sir Frank Brangwyn, RA, holding a paintbrush signed lower right "Joseph Simpson" and
Est: £400 - £600
Joseph Simpson (British, 1879-1939) Portrait of Sir Frank Brangwyn, RA, holding a paintbrush signed lower right "Joseph Simpson" and numbered 32/75 etching h:31 w:26 cm
Cheffins
Aug. 03, 2016
Joseph Simpson (1879 - 1939), signed limited edition lithograph - portrait
Est: £40 - £60
Joseph Simpson (1879 - 1939), signed limited edition lithograph - portrait of John Peel, 34 / 100, in glazed frame, 34cm x 25cm
Reeman Dansie
Jun. 22, 2016
Joseph Simpson (1879 - 1939), signed limited edition lithograph - portrait
Est: £60 - £100
Joseph Simpson (1879 - 1939), signed limited edition lithograph - portrait of John Peel, 34 / 100, in glazed frame, 34cm x 25cm
Reeman Dansie
Nov. 12, 2015
§ JOSEPH SIMPSON (BRITISH 1879-1979) THE MANTILLA 19.5cm x 14cm (7.75in x 5.5in)
Est: £300 - £500
§ JOSEPH SIMPSON (BRITISH 1879-1979) THE MANTILLA Signed and numbered 27/75 in pencil to margin, etching 19.5cm x 14cm (7.75in x 5.5in)
Lyon & Turnbull
Jun. 27, 2015
After Joseph Simpson (1879-1939) Nine pictori
Est: £30 - £50
After Joseph Simpson (1879-1939) Nine pictorial calendars published by Charles Thurnham & Sons of Carlisle between 1923 and 1937
Laidlaw Auctioneers & Valuers
Feb. 12, 2014
Joseph Simpson (1879-1939) - Original caricature portrait,
Est: £300 - £500
Joseph Simpson (1879-1939) - Original caricature portrait, ink and watercolour, signed in pencil lower right, inscribed To George Leech lower left, 26.5 x 20.5cm (10 1/2 x 8 1/8 in).
Dreweatts 1759
Nov. 07, 2013
Joseph Simpson, (British, 1879-1939), Frank Brangwyn, circa 1928
Est: $200 - $400
Joseph Simpson (British, 1879-1939) Frank Brangwyn, circa 1928 etching edition 62/75, signed Joseph Simpson (lower right) 12 x 9 3/4 inches.
Hindman
Sep. 19, 2013
Joseph Simpson (British, 1879-1939)
Est: $150 - $250
Etching of a jovial gentleman on laid paper, signed in pencil in the lower right margin, numbered 25/75 in the lower left margin, the paper size 11-1/2" x 9-1/4". View on AspireAuctions.com"
Aspire Auctions Fine Art & Antiques
Apr. 24, 2013
Joseph Simpson (1879-1939) Fisherman wading in
Est: £100 - £150
Joseph Simpson (1879-1939) Fisherman wading in river with net Etching with aquatint Signed in pencil lower right 30 x 21cm (11 3/4 x 8 1/4in)
Dreweatts 1759
Apr. 24, 2013
Joseph Simpson (1879-1939) Fisherman wading in
Est: £100 - £150
Joseph Simpson (1879-1939) Fisherman wading in river with net Etching with aquatint Signed in pencil lower right Inscribed 'To Gordon Forsayeth on his birthday' by the artist, lower left 30 x 21cm (11 3/4 x 8 1/4in)
Dreweatts 1759
Mar. 23, 2013
Joseph Simpson etching
Est: $60 - $120
Joseph Simpson (British 1879-1939)- Russian Girl- etching, 1925, signed and numbered 75/75 in pencil, minor foxing. 11 3/4 x 8 3/8''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jan. 24, 2012
Joseph Simpson R.B.A. (1879-1939)
Est: £300 - £500
Joseph Simpson R.B.A. (1879-1939) The Bohemian - Portrait of Robert Louis Stevenson signed 'Joseph Simpson' (lower right) and numbered '16/50 2nd state' (lower left) in pencil etching 9¾ x 6¾ in. (24.7 x 16.7 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 16, 2011
Joseph Simpson, RBA (born 1879) Portrait of a gentleman signed in pencil to the margin trial proof etching 30.5 x 21.5cm (pl) and another similar. (2)
Est: £300 - £350
Portrait of a gentleman signed in pencil to the margin trial proof etching 30.5 x 21.5cm (pl) and another similar. (2)
Bonhams
Sep. 12, 2011
Joseph Simpson (1879-1939), A framed softground
Est: £100 - £150
Joseph Simpson (1879-1939), A framed softground etching three quarter length portrait of a Jesuit missionary, signed and numbered in pencil in the margin (14 x 9½").
Chiswick Auctions
May. 07, 2011
British School (2)
Est: $30 - $50
SIMPSON, Joseph (British 1879-1939), 'The Cloak' (55/60); & GREY, Joseph, 'The Frontier.'
Davidson Auctions
Jan. 28, 2011
Joseph Simpson (British, 1879-1939) Lot of Three Portraits: Lucy in Galloway, edition of 75; The Pastelist, edition of 75; and Betty...
Est: $400 - $600
Joseph Simpson (British, 1879-1939) Lot of Three Portraits: Lucy in Galloway, edition of 75; The Pastelist, edition of 75; and Betty, 1927, edition of 75. Each signed "Joseph Simpson" in pencil l.r., numbered in pencil l.l., and titled in annotations to the lower margin. Etchings on paper, plate sizes to 12 x 9 7/8 in. (30.4 x 25.0 cm), matted, unframed. Condition: Margins over 1 inch, most with deckled edges and with pinholes near edges. Provenance: The Blanton Museum of Art, Austin, Texas.
Skinner
Dec. 07, 2010
Joseph Simpson, WWI War Artist
Est: £350 - £450
Four extremely rare watercolours all depicting aerial combat scenes, signed and dated 1918, France, (one 50cm x 38cm, three 50cm x 40cm), together with 10 black and white prints (50cm x 40cm) of the type subsequently used by the London Illustrated News (one later hand coloured).
Bonhams
Sep. 24, 2010
Joseph Simpson (British, 1879-1939) Lot of Three Portraits: The Priest, 1925, edition of 60; A Rose, 1926, edition of 75; and Betty,...
Est: $400 - $600
Joseph Simpson (British, 1879-1939) Lot of Three Portraits: The Priest, 1925, edition of 60; A Rose, 1926, edition of 75; and Betty, 1927, edition of 75. Each signed "Joseph Simpson" in pencil l.r., numbered in pencil l.l., and titled in annotations to the lower margin. Etchings on paper, plate sizes to 14 x 9 7/8 in. (35.5 x 25.0 cm), matted, unframed. Condition: Margins over 1 inch, most with deckled edges and with pin holes near edges. Provenance: The Blanton Museum of Art, Austin, Texas.
Skinner