Jo Davidson (1883–1952)
Jo Davidson is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $978. 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 Jo Davidson sold in 2026 for $4,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jo Davidson on OpeningBid →What is a Jo Davidson work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jo Davidson work is $978.
The median Jo Davidson sculpture sells for $1,170 across 11 lots.
The median Jo Davidson print sells for $225 across 3 lots.
The median Jo Davidson work on paper sells for $415 across 1 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 | 5 | $225‡ | $415 | 60% | 2009-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $415 | $415 | 50% | 2009-11-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $1,170† | $4,500 | 91.7% | 2026-03-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $810–$1,178† | $1,064† | $2,152† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $4,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $3,528 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $415 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $415 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $225‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jo Davidson worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jo Davidson work is $978. The median Jo Davidson sculpture sells for $1,170 across 11 lots. The median Jo Davidson print sells for $225 across 3 lots. The median Jo Davidson work on paper sells for $415 across 1 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 Jo Davidson sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jo Davidson sculpture is $1,170. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jo Davidson's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jo Davidson sculpture is $4,500.
What is Jo Davidson's auction record?
Jo Davidson's auction record is $4,500, set in 2026.
See the full Jo Davidson record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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