Stuart Davis (1892–1964)
Stuart Davis is an American artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $4,560.
A work by Stuart Davis sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $7,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Stuart Davis on OpeningBid →What is a Stuart Davis work worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stuart Davis work is $4,560.
The median Stuart Davis print sells for $4,560 across 25 lots.
The median Stuart Davis painting sells for $124,874 across 6 lots.
The median Stuart Davis work on paper sells for $2,408 across 5 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 | 29 | $4,560 | $26,000 | 86.2% | 2022-05-26 |
| Paintings | 7 | $124,874 | $3M | 85.7% | 2026-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2,408 | $533,459 | — | 2026-04-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $252,719 | $3M | — | 2020-09-30 |
Stuart Davis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (29 lots) median $4,560 with 86.2% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $124,874, record $3,044,266. A typical Stuart Davis painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $252,719.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,252–$8,726 | $6,036 | $18,550 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $3M |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $533,459 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $252,719 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $26,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $18,550 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,600 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Stuart Davis worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stuart Davis work is $4,560. The median Stuart Davis print sells for $4,560 across 25 lots. The median Stuart Davis painting sells for $124,874 across 6 lots. The median Stuart Davis work on paper sells for $2,408 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Stuart Davis print?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stuart Davis print is $4,560.
What is Stuart Davis's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Stuart Davis print is $26,000.
What is the average price of a small Stuart Davis print?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Stuart Davis print (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,036, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Stuart Davis's auction record?
Stuart Davis's auction record is $3,044,266, set in 2014.
See the full Stuart Davis record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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