> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bill-william-john-davis · updated 2026-11-01

# Bill (William John) Davis (1933–2021)

## What is Bill (William John) Davis’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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 $1,897 for Kouros (2014, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kouros, 1971 | White marble on a grey marble base | $1,897 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2014 |
| 2 | Adonis, 1976 | Carrara marble, on a wooden base | $1,351 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Seated Nude, 1972 | Bronze, on a marble base | $1,043 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | The Queen | Polished bronze, on a white marble base | $506 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2017 |
| 5 | Nude Stretching | Cement fondue | $440 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2017 |
| 6 | Bending Nude, 2007 | Bronze with a brown patina | $243 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | 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 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 6 | $775 |
| Prints | 6 | $90 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $174 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.