Bill (William John) Davis (1933–2021)
What is Bill (William John) Davis’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Bill (William John) Davis at 1 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $125 including buyer’s premium (middle half $83–$243, n=9). The auction record is $1,351 for Adonis (2025, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adonis, 1976 | Carrara marble, on a wooden base | $1,351 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Seated Nude, 1972 | Bronze, on a marble base | $1,043 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Nude Stretching | Cement fondue | $440 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2017 |
| 4 | Bending Nude, 2007 | Bronze with a brown patina | $243 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lovers, 2016 | Woodcut on tissue paper | $223 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Nude Male Torso, 1977 | Woodcut on paper | $125 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Falling Man | Woodcut on paper | $97 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Rev.2.5, 1988 | Woodcut on tissue paper | $83 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Dream, 1991 | Woodcut on paper | $77 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Fallen Horse and Rider | Woodcut on tissue paper | $56 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 6 | $90 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $125 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
Bill (William John) Davis is a South African artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $174.
A work by Bill (William John) Davis sold in 2025 for $243, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bill (William John) Davis on OpeningBid →What is a Bill (William John) Davis work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill (William John) Davis work is $174.
The median Bill (William John) Davis sculpture sells for $742 across 7 lots.
The median Bill (William John) Davis print sells for $90 across 6 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $90 | $223 | — | 2025-09-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $742 | $1,351 | — | 2025-09-30 |
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $78–$118 | $90 | $223 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,351 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,043 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $223 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $125 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bill (William John) Davis worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bill (William John) Davis work is $174. The median Bill (William John) Davis sculpture sells for $742 across 7 lots. The median Bill (William John) Davis print sells for $90 across 6 lots.
What is Bill (William John) Davis's auction record?
Bill (William John) Davis's auction record is $1,351, set in 2025.
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