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# Francis Davison (1952–1984)

Francis Davison is a British (modern) artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $5,430. 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 Francis Davison sold in 2026 for $5,833, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Francis Davison work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Davison work is $5,430.

The median Francis Davison work on paper sells for $5,678 across 26 lots.

The median Francis Davison painting sells for $3,473 across 6 lots.

The median Francis Davison print sells for $595 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Francis Davison work on papers typically sell for $4,514–$6,686 (the middle half of 22 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 | 2 | $595‡ | $1,001‡ | — | 2025-04-30 |
| Paintings | 6 | $3,473 | $5,933 | — | 2024-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $5,678† | $17,459 | — | 2026-05-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Francis Davison's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $595. Paintings (6 lots) median $3,473, record $5,933. A typical Francis Davison painting sells for around 5.8× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,939–$4,501 | $3,812 | $5,933 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $4,514–$6,686† | $5,795† | $17,459 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $17,459 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $9,582† |
| Paintings | 2013 | $5,933 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $4,501 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,001‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $189 |

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Francis Davison worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Francis Davison work is $5,430. The median Francis Davison work on paper sells for $5,678 across 26 lots. The median Francis Davison painting sells for $3,473 across 6 lots. The median Francis Davison print sells for $595 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Francis Davison work on papers typically sell for $4,514–$6,686 (the middle half of 22 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 Francis Davison work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Francis Davison work on paper is $5,678. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Francis Davison's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Francis Davison work on paper is $17,459.

### What is the average price of a medium Francis Davison work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Francis Davison work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,795, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Francis Davison's auction record?

Francis Davison's auction record is $17,459, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Francis Davison auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francis-davison (updated 2026-11-03).

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.