Alan Davie (1920–2014)
What is Alan Davie’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 666 auction results for Alan Davie at 57 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,365 including buyer’s premium (middle half $516–$4,572, n=116). The auction record is $475,697 for Goddess Of The Green (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goddess Of The Green | Oil on masonite | $475,697 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 2 | Goddess of the Green, 1954 | Oil on masonite | $210,878 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Oh to be a Serpent that I might love you longer, 1962 | Oil paint | $196,421 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 4 | Monk's Vision | Oil on canvas | $176,295 | Sotheby's | Feb 2007 |
| 5 | House of Four Souls, 1951 | Oil paint | $164,016 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 6 | The White Magician, 1920 | Oil paint | $146,799 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 7 | How High | — | $142,403 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 8 | Peter's Joy-Pit | Oil on canvas | $139,818 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | Insignias of the Gannet people, 1958 | Oil on canvas | $138,043 | Christie's | Jun 2009 |
| 10 | for a gay tom-cat | — | $135,736 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 51 | $7,618 |
| Paintings | 271 | $6,326 |
| Works on paper | 98 | $1,423 |
| Prints | 128 | $462 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 114 | $12,475 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 260 | $1,535 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 141 | $1,157 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 666 results from 57 houses · How we compute these figures
Alan Davie is a British (modern) artist with 878 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,822. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Alan Davie sold in 2026 for $54,328, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 654 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alan Davie work is $1,822.
The median Alan Davie painting sells for $5,294 across 306 lots.
The median Alan Davie print sells for $437 across 163 lots.
The median Alan Davie work on paper sells for $1,415 across 127 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Alan Davie prints typically sell for $285–$613 (the middle half of 141 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Alan Davie paintings typically sell for $2,353–$11,757 (the middle half of 117 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 184 | $437†‡ | $7,938 | 88.6% | 2026-07-29 |
| Paintings | 369 | $5,294†‡ | $210,878 | 82.9% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 159 | $1,415†‡ | $21,739 | 79.9% | 2026-07-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,182 | $3,025 | — | 2026-10-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 34 | $81,664 | $475,697 | — | 2026-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Alan Davie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (184 lots) median $437 with 88.6% sell-through. Paintings (369 lots) median $5,294, record $210,878. A typical Alan Davie painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 34 lots) the median is $81,664.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $181–$389† | $211† | $2,116 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 141 | $285–$613†‡ | $435†‡ | $7,938 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $673–$1,065 | $683 | $1,402 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 93 | $735–$2,937†‡ | $1,472†‡ | $10,349 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 117 | $2,353–$11,757†‡ | $5,713†‡ | $74,701 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 90 | $8,337–$40,375† | $16,068† | $196,421 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 69 | $501–$1,446†‡ | $867†‡ | $5,226 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 56 | $1,513–$4,721†‡ | $3,800†‡ | $21,739 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $210,878 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $196,421 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $21,739 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $11,516 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $7,938 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $3,600 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $3,025 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,340 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alan Davie worth?
Across 654 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alan Davie work is $1,822. The median Alan Davie painting sells for $5,294 across 306 lots. The median Alan Davie print sells for $437 across 163 lots. The median Alan Davie work on paper sells for $1,415 across 127 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alan Davie prints typically sell for $285–$613 (the middle half of 141 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Alan Davie paintings typically sell for $2,353–$11,757 (the middle half of 117 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Alan Davie painting?
Based on 306 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alan Davie painting is $5,294. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Alan Davie's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alan Davie painting is $210,878.
What is the average price of a Alan Davie print?
Based on 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alan Davie print is $437. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Alan Davie's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alan Davie print is $7,938.
What is the average price of a Alan Davie work on paper?
Based on 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alan Davie work on paper is $1,415. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Alan Davie's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alan Davie work on paper is $21,739.
What is the average price of a medium Alan Davie print?
Based on 141 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alan Davie print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $435, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Alan Davie painting?
Based on 117 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alan Davie painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,713, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Alan Davie's auction record?
Alan Davie's auction record is $475,697, set in 2007.
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