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# Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A (1920–2014)

## What is Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 74 auction results for Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A at 4 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $703 including buyer’s premium (middle half $364–$2,001, n=31). The auction record is $11,725 for Man with a Dish of Fire (Opus 171), 1960 (2021, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man with a Dish of Fire (Opus 171), 1960, 1920 | Oil on paper, laid on board | $11,725 | Bonhams | Feb 2021 |
| 2 | Room of the Cosmic Signaler, 2000 | Oil on canvas | $9,940 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Il Mago Study No. O. 4, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $6,181 | Roseberys London | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | The All-Seeing Fish No. 2, 1920 | Oil on canvas | $6,177 | Bonhams | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Prayer to Venus N°2, Opus O.810, 1975 | Oil on canvas | $5,336 | Roseberys London | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Ten Feather, 2011 | Oil on canvas | $5,330 | Roseberys London | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Compadre Tolerante, Opus O.1617, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $4,759 | Roseberys London | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Beba (Wounde Animal) Opus O.1929, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $3,554 | Roseberys London | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Anima Corporalis: Non ego nature of psychopomp, 1997 | Gouache on paper | $3,410 | Roseberys London | Aug 2020 |
| 10 | Radio Times Landscape 5, 1975 | Gouache on newspaper | $3,410 | Roseberys London | Aug 2020 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $1,288 |
| Works on paper | 33 | $703 |
| Prints | 10 | $406 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $4,759 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $848 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $691 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 74 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A is a Scottish artist with 106 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $833. 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 C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A sold in 2026 for $2,488, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A work worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A work is $833.

The median Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A painting sells for $1,060 across 31 lots.

The median Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A work on paper sells for $720 across 28 lots.

The median Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A print sells for $395 across 11 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A work on papers typically sell for $419–$1,203 (the middle half of 23 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 | 12 | $395†‡ | $1,514 | 91.7% | 2026-02-18 |
| Paintings | 39 | $1,060 | $9,940 | 79.5% | 2026-09-08 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $720 | $3,410 | 75.7% | 2026-09-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $8,061 | $11,725 | — | 2026-07-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $395 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (39 lots) median $1,060, record $9,940. A typical Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A painting sells for around 2.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $8,061.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $327–$512†‡ | $386†‡ | $1,514 |

† 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) | 15 | $466–$992 | $833 | $3,410 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,181–$3,154 | $2,738 | $6,177 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $3,086–$5,547 | $5,044 | $9,940 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $419–$1,203 | $602 | $2,219 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $838–$1,243 | $1,009 | $3,410 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $9,940 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $6,181 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $3,410 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,219 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,514 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $606 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A worth?

Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A work is $833. The median Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A painting sells for $1,060 across 31 lots. The median Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A work on paper sells for $720 across 28 lots. The median Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A print sells for $395 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A work on papers typically sell for $419–$1,203 (the middle half of 23 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 C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A painting is $1,060.

### What is Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A painting is $9,940.

### What is the average price of a Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A work on paper is $720.

### What is Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A work on paper is $3,410.

### What is the average price of a Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A print is $395. 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 C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A print is $1,514.

### What is the average price of a small Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $602, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $833, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A's auction record?

Alan Davie C.B.E., H.R.S.W., R.A's auction record is $11,725, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.