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# Ian Davenport (b. 1966)

## What is Ian Davenport’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 108 auction results for Ian Davenport at 24 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,620 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,513–$12,800, n=21). The auction record is $113,067 for Poured Lines: Dark Cobalt Study (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poured Lines: Dark Cobalt Study, 2007 | Acrylic paint | $113,067 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Magenta Portrait, 2017 | Acrylic paint | $92,732 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Poured Lines, 1993 | Household paint on canvas | $92,668 | Roseberys London | Sep 2017 |
| 4 | Puddle Painting: Jazz, 1966 | Stainless steel | $88,073 | Bonhams | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Light Grey, Dark Blue, 2019 | Acrylic paint | $80,228 | Phillips | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | Untitled (household paint on canvas), 1966 | Painting | $69,169 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1988 | Oil paint | $66,779 | Phillips | Feb 2020 |
| 8 | Turquoise, Burgundy, 2019 | Acrylic paint | $66,489 | Phillips | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | Ohne Titel (Mixed media on canvas), 1989 | Mixed media on canvas | $60,140 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colourcade Buzz, 2015 | Engraving | $83,661 | Phillips | Jun 2022 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 52 | $15,597 |
| Prints | 27 | $6,142 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $5,412 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $21,425 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 40 | $7,023 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $5,372 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 108 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ian Davenport is a British (modern) artist with 124 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $7,554. 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 Ian Davenport sold in 2026 for $12,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Ian Davenport work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Ian Davenport work worth?

Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Davenport work is $7,554.

The median Ian Davenport painting sells for $10,920 across 50 lots.

The median Ian Davenport print sells for $4,974 across 37 lots.

The median Ian Davenport sculpture sells for $41,418 across 7 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Ian Davenport paintings typically sell for $5,416–$57,488 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Ian Davenport prints typically sell for $2,972–$7,012 (the middle half of 26 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 | 40 | $4,974‡ | $83,661 | 92.5% | 2026-04-16 |
| Paintings | 58 | $10,920†‡ | $113,067 | 86.2% | 2026-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $7,682 | $16,692 | — | 2024-04-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $41,418 | $80,228 | 87.5% | 2026-07-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $90,370 | $113,067 | — | 2023-11-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Ian Davenport's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (40 lots) median $4,974 with 92.5% sell-through. Paintings (58 lots) median $10,920, record $113,067. A typical Ian Davenport painting sells for around 2.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $90,370.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,124–$5,407 | $3,124 | $8,007 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $2,972–$7,012‡ | $4,122‡ | $20,433 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,971–$6,359†‡ | $4,698†‡ | $28,791 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $6,577–$31,794† | $8,820† | $46,091 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $5,416–$57,488‡ | $12,083‡ | $113,067 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $41,418–$66,489 | $46,087 | $80,228 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $113,067 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $92,732 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $83,661 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $80,228 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $66,489 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $37,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $16,692 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $7,682 |

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 Ian Davenport worth?

Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian Davenport work is $7,554. The median Ian Davenport painting sells for $10,920 across 50 lots. The median Ian Davenport print sells for $4,974 across 37 lots. The median Ian Davenport sculpture sells for $41,418 across 7 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Ian Davenport paintings typically sell for $5,416–$57,488 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ian Davenport prints typically sell for $2,972–$7,012 (the middle half of 26 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 Ian Davenport painting?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ian Davenport painting is $10,920. 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 Ian Davenport's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ian Davenport painting is $113,067.

### What is the average price of a Ian Davenport print?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ian Davenport print is $4,974. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ian Davenport's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ian Davenport print is $83,661.

### What is the average price of a large Ian Davenport painting?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ian Davenport painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $12,083, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Ian Davenport print?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ian Davenport print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,122, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ian Davenport's auction record?

Ian Davenport's auction record is $113,067, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ian Davenport auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ian-davenport (updated 2026-11-02).

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.