DAVIS, GERALD (1938–2005)
What is DAVIS, GERALD’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 155 auction results for DAVIS, GERALD at 13 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $444 including buyer’s premium (middle half $287–$595, n=10). The auction record is $4,688 for E.T. and Grandma (2011, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E.T. and Grandma, 1986 | Colored pencil on paper | $4,688 | Sotheby's | Sep 2011 |
| 2 | Time to Go, 1982 | Oil on canvas | $4,274 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Suicide (Green), Diptychon, 2005 | Oil on canvas | $4,016 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Abstracted Figuredetails, 1971 | Oil on canvas | $3,668 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 5 | Across the Bay, 1979 | Oil on board | $2,934 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 6 | Suicide (Green) 1, 2005 | Oil on canvas, in two parts | $2,035 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 7 | Linsey's Poo (Pink + Brown), 2005 | Oil paint | $1,886 | Phillips | Dec 2015 |
| 8 | MON VIEUX, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $1,433 | deVeres Art Auctions | Feb 2021 |
| 9 | SUN OVER VILLAGE, 1983 | Oil on board | $1,433 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | Sailing to Byzantium, 1999 | Oil on canvas | $1,353 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 20 | $602 |
| Paintings | 54 | $511 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $373 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $1,627 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $573 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $416 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 155 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
DAVIS, GERALD is an Irish artist with 244 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $436. 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 DAVIS, GERALD sold in 2026 for $1,010, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View DAVIS, GERALD on OpeningBid →What is a DAVIS, GERALD work worth?
Across 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DAVIS, GERALD work is $436.
The median DAVIS, GERALD painting sells for $459 across 81 lots.
The median DAVIS, GERALD work on paper sells for $344 across 11 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) DAVIS, GERALD paintings typically sell for $317–$530 (the middle half of 46 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) DAVIS, GERALD paintings typically sell for $224–$860 (the middle half of 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 135 | $459†‡ | $4,274 | 60% | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $344† | $4,688 | 57.9% | 2023-12-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $2,934 | $4,688 | — | 2023-06-13 |
† 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) | 46 | $317–$530† | $416† | $2,934 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $224–$860†‡ | $545†‡ | $3,668 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,027–$3,025 | $1,218 | $4,274 |
† 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) | 6 | $118–$337† | $244† | $688 |
† 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 | 2011 | $4,688 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $4,274 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $4,016 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,187 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a DAVIS, GERALD worth?
Across 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DAVIS, GERALD work is $436. The median DAVIS, GERALD painting sells for $459 across 81 lots. The median DAVIS, GERALD work on paper sells for $344 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) DAVIS, GERALD paintings typically sell for $317–$530 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) DAVIS, GERALD paintings typically sell for $224–$860 (the middle half of 25 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 DAVIS, GERALD painting?
Based on 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a DAVIS, GERALD painting is $459. 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 DAVIS, GERALD's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a DAVIS, GERALD painting is $4,274.
What is the average price of a DAVIS, GERALD work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a DAVIS, GERALD work on paper is $344. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is DAVIS, GERALD's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a DAVIS, GERALD work on paper is $4,688.
What is the average price of a small DAVIS, GERALD painting?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small DAVIS, GERALD painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $416, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium DAVIS, GERALD painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium DAVIS, GERALD painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $545, 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 DAVIS, GERALD's auction record?
DAVIS, GERALD's auction record is $4,688, set in 2011.
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