> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gerald-davis · updated 2026-11-03

# DAVIS, GERALD (1938–2005)

## What is DAVIS, GERALD’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 171 auction results for DAVIS, GERALD at 15 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $430 including buyer’s premium (middle half $251–$588, n=11). The auction record is $4,688 for E.T. and Grandma (2011, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 21 | $602 |
| Paintings | 54 | $511 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $373 |

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

| 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 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 171 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


DAVIS, GERALD is an Irish artist with 260 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $435. 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.

**1 DAVIS, GERALD work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a DAVIS, GERALD work worth?

Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DAVIS, GERALD work is $435.

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a DAVIS, GERALD worth?

Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DAVIS, GERALD work is $435. 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “DAVIS, GERALD auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/gerald-davis (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.