David Davies (1920–1939)
David Davies is a British (modern) artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $6,366. 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 David Davies sold in 2022 for $11,266, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Davies on OpeningBid →What is a David Davies work worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Davies work is $6,366.
The median David Davies painting sells for $14,979 across 16 lots.
The median David Davies work on paper sells for $2,082 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $14,979†‡ | $33,075† | 76.2% | 2022-07-27 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $2,082†‡ | $7,757† | 93.3% | 2023-12-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $8,855–$18,581†‡ | $14,979†‡ | $22,532 |
† 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) | 13 | $1,417–$3,323†‡ | $2,284†‡ | $7,757† |
† 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 | 2012 | $33,075† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $22,532 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $7,757† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,442‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Davies worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Davies work is $6,366. The median David Davies painting sells for $14,979 across 16 lots. The median David Davies work on paper sells for $2,082 across 14 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 David Davies painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Davies painting is $14,979. 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 David Davies's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Davies painting is $33,075. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $33,075 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a David Davies work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Davies work on paper is $2,082. 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 David Davies's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Davies work on paper is $7,757. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,757 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small David Davies work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Davies work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,284, 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 David Davies painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Davies painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $14,979, 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 David Davies's auction record?
David Davies's auction record is $33,075, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $33,075 (buyer's premium not included).
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