William Davies (1854–1954)
William Davies is a British (modern) artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $339. 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 William Davies sold in 2026 for $678, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Davies on OpeningBid →What is a William Davies work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Davies work is $339.
The median William Davies painting sells for $232 across 26 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 | 28 | $232†‡ | $3,450 | 92.9% | 2026-06-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,411‡ | $3,450 | — | 2021-05-27 |
† 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) | 10 | $70–$213†‡ | $129†‡ | $943‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $227–$750†‡ | $339†‡ | $3,450 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $3,450 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,411‡ |
‡ 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 William Davies worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Davies work is $339. The median William Davies painting sells for $232 across 26 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 William Davies painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Davies painting is $232. 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 William Davies's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Davies painting is $3,450.
What is the average price of a medium William Davies painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Davies painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $339, 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 small William Davies painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Davies painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $129, 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 William Davies's auction record?
William Davies's auction record is $3,450, set in 2009.
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