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# Lew E. Davis (1910–1979)

Lew E. Davis is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,600. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Lew E. Davis sold in 2024 for $2,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lew E. Davis work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lew E. Davis work is $1,600.

The median Lew E. Davis painting sells for $11,250 across 1 lots.

The median Lew E. Davis print sells for $660 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $660 | $660 | — | 2009-06-18 |
| Paintings | 2 | $11,250 | $11,250 | 50% | 2019-05-04 |

Lew E. Davis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $660. Paintings (2 lots) median $11,250, record $11,250. A typical Lew E. Davis painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $11,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $660 |

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 Lew E. Davis worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lew E. Davis work is $1,600. The median Lew E. Davis painting sells for $11,250 across 1 lots. The median Lew E. Davis print sells for $660 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Lew E. Davis's auction record?

Lew E. Davis's auction record is $11,250, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.