> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-davis · updated 2026-11-02

# William Davis (1812–1873)

William Davis is an Irish artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,956. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William Davis sold in 2021 for $7,895, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Davis work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Davis work is $3,956.

The median William Davis painting sells for $4,077 across 7 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 9 | $4,077‡ | $12,611 | 77.8% | 2026-05-19 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $12,611 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $7,895 |

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 William Davis worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Davis work is $3,956. The median William Davis painting sells for $4,077 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is William Davis's auction record?

William Davis's auction record is $12,611, set in 2018.

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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, “William Davis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-davis (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.