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# William R. Davis (b. 1952)

William R. Davis is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $4,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by William R. Davis sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 William R. Davis works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William R. Davis work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William R. Davis work is $4,000.

The median William R. Davis painting sells for $3,750 across 8 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 | 10 | $3,750† | $9,480 | 80% | 2026-09-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,000–$3,000† | $2,200† | $7,703 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $9,480 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $7,703 |

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 R. Davis worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William R. Davis work is $4,000. The median William R. Davis painting sells for $3,750 across 8 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 William R. Davis's auction record?

William R. Davis's auction record is $9,480, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.