Henry William Banks Davis (1833–1914)
Henry William Banks Davis is a British (modern) artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $2,123. 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 Henry William Banks Davis sold in 2026 for $3,834, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Henry William Banks Davis on OpeningBid →What is a Henry William Banks Davis work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry William Banks Davis work is $2,123.
The median Henry William Banks Davis painting sells for $328 across 27 lots.
The median Henry William Banks Davis work on paper sells for $105 across 16 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 | 45 | $328†‡ | $40,924 | 60% | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $105† | $428 | 57.1% | 2024-05-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $22,165 | $40,924 | — | 2010-06-16 |
† 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) | 15 | $87–$295†‡ | $222†‡ | $5,116 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $525–$2,123†‡ | $918†‡ | $4,789‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $90–$157† | $117† | $197† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $40,924 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $22,165 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $428 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $197† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Henry William Banks Davis worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry William Banks Davis work is $2,123. The median Henry William Banks Davis painting sells for $328 across 27 lots. The median Henry William Banks Davis work on paper sells for $105 across 16 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 Henry William Banks Davis painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry William Banks Davis painting is $328. 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 Henry William Banks Davis's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry William Banks Davis painting is $40,924.
What is the average price of a Henry William Banks Davis work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry William Banks Davis work on paper is $105. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Henry William Banks Davis's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry William Banks Davis work on paper is $428.
What is the average price of a small Henry William Banks Davis painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Henry William Banks Davis painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $222, 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 medium Henry William Banks Davis work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry William Banks Davis work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $117, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Henry William Banks Davis's auction record?
Henry William Banks Davis's auction record is $40,924, set in 2009.
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