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# Arthur Bowen Davies (1862–1928)

## What is Arthur Bowen Davies’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 171 auction results for Arthur Bowen Davies at 22 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,317 including buyer’s premium (middle half $441–$2,477, n=18). The auction record is $67,000 for Daughter of Persephone (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daughter of Persephone, 1910 | Oil paint | $67,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 2 | Heart's Hansel, 1862 | Painting | $67,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Daughter of Persephone, 1910 | Oil paint | $27,500 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 4 | The Galaxy | Oil on canvas | $12,600 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | Two Ladies in a Landscape | Oil and gold pigment on canvas | $11,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2023 |
| 6 | Home, 1862 | Oil paint | $10,157 | Christie's | Mar 2004 |
| 7 | Tartessians, 1916 | Oil on canvas | $8,890 | Sotheby's | Jul 2023 |
| 8 | Day Dreams, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $8,813 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2003 |
| 9 | Shy as a Rabbit, 1900 | Oil on canvas | $8,750 | Sotheby's | Sep 2019 |
| 10 | Notre Dame from Austerlitz, 1925 | Watercolor, gouache and pastel on paper laid down on board | $8,125 | Christie's | May 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 67 | $2,268 |
| Other | 7 | $840 |
| Works on paper | 40 | $806 |
| Prints | 34 | $650 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $3,780 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 110 | $1,086 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 171 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Arthur Bowen Davies is an American artist with 214 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,030. 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 Arthur Bowen Davies sold in 2026 for $1,206, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Arthur Bowen Davies work worth?

Across 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arthur Bowen Davies work is $1,030.

The median Arthur Bowen Davies painting sells for $2,234 across 76 lots.

The median Arthur Bowen Davies work on paper sells for $704 across 50 lots.

The median Arthur Bowen Davies print sells for $660 across 35 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Arthur Bowen Davies paintings typically sell for $1,200–$3,302 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Arthur Bowen Davies work on papers typically sell for $298–$1,480 (the middle half of 42 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 | 51 | $660‡ | $2,280 | 68.6% | 2026-03-17 |
| Paintings | 79 | $2,234†‡ | $67,000 | 96.2% | 2026-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 73 | $704†‡ | $14,915 | 68.5% | 2026-09-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,170 | $1,170 | — | 2021-06-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $12,600 | $67,000 | — | 2023-07-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Arthur Bowen Davies's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (51 lots) median $660 with 68.6% sell-through. Paintings (79 lots) median $2,234, record $67,000. A typical Arthur Bowen Davies painting sells for around 3.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $12,600.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $375–$840‡ | $640‡ | $2,280 |

‡ 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) | 53 | $1,200–$3,302†‡ | $1,700†‡ | $67,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $2,735–$6,262† | $4,610† | $12,600 |

† 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) | 42 | $298–$1,480†‡ | $704†‡ | $14,915 |

† 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 | 2007 | $67,000 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $67,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $14,915 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $2,280 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,920 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,170 |

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 Arthur Bowen Davies worth?

Across 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arthur Bowen Davies work is $1,030. The median Arthur Bowen Davies painting sells for $2,234 across 76 lots. The median Arthur Bowen Davies work on paper sells for $704 across 50 lots. The median Arthur Bowen Davies print sells for $660 across 35 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Arthur Bowen Davies paintings typically sell for $1,200–$3,302 (the middle half of 53 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Arthur Bowen Davies work on papers typically sell for $298–$1,480 (the middle half of 42 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 Arthur Bowen Davies painting?

Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arthur Bowen Davies painting is $2,234. 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 Arthur Bowen Davies's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Arthur Bowen Davies painting is $67,000.

### What is the average price of a Arthur Bowen Davies work on paper?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arthur Bowen Davies work on paper is $704. 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 Arthur Bowen Davies's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Arthur Bowen Davies work on paper is $14,915.

### What is the average price of a Arthur Bowen Davies print?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arthur Bowen Davies print is $660. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Arthur Bowen Davies's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Arthur Bowen Davies print is $2,280.

### What is the average price of a small Arthur Bowen Davies painting?

Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Arthur Bowen Davies painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,700, 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 small Arthur Bowen Davies work on paper?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Arthur Bowen Davies work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $704, 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 Arthur Bowen Davies's auction record?

Arthur Bowen Davies's auction record is $67,000, set in 2007.

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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.