Stuart Davis Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1892–1964

ArtSell has recorded 28 auction results for Stuart Davis works on paper between 2012 and 2026, of which 18 sold (64% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,500 to $87,500, with a median of $8,275 across 18 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $87,500 for “Color Sketch for Drake University Mural (Study for Allée) No. 2” at Bonhams in 2018.

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Starfish (Sketchbook #17 - 3), 1936

   Drawing · Paper

   9 h x 5⅜ w in (23 x 14 cm)

   Wright · Jul 16, 2026 · Lot 107
   $3,584≈ £2,653≈ €3,125Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
2. 
   Gloucester Street Scene; and Untitled (Gloucester 17-16) (B. & R. 119 & 618), 1917; and 1936

   Drawing · Paper

   Gloucester Street Scene 15 x 18 1/8 in. (38.1 x 46 cm) Untitled (Gloucester 17-16) 9 x 5 1/2 in. (22.9 x 14 cm)

   Phillips · Apr 22, 2026 · Lot 15
   $3,870≈ £2,866≈ €3,298Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Drawing for 'Early American Landscape No. 2'; and Corner View of Barber Shop and Street Sign (B. & R. 306 & 307), circa 1929

   Drawing · Paper

   both 7 x 8 1/8 in. (17.8 x 20.6 cm)

   Phillips · Apr 22, 2026 · Lot 14
   $4,515≈ £3,344≈ €3,848Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
4. 
   Washington Market; and Sixth Avenue El from Washington Market (B. & R. 322 & 336), circa 1930

   Drawing · Paper

   Washington Market 13 5/8 x 9 1/8 in. (34.6 x 23.2 cm) Sixth Avenue El from Washington Market 10 x 14 1/2 in. (25.4 x 36.8 cm)

   Phillips · Apr 22, 2026 · Lot 13
   $9,675≈ £7,166≈ €8,246Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
5. 
   New York City Street Scene, 1919

   Drawing · Paper

   11 h x 14 w in (28 x 36 cm)

   Rago Auctions · May 10, 2024 · Lot 120
   $3,780≈ £3,018≈ €3,507Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
6. 
   Study for a Drawing #1, 1954

   Gouache · Paper

   image 7 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. (18.7 x 19.7 cm) sheet 9 x 9 1/2 in. (22.9 x 24.1 cm)

   Phillips · May 16, 2023 · Lot 170
   $38,100≈ £30,441≈ €35,015Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
7. 
   Town and Boats, 1932

   Gouache · Paper

   11 7/8 x 16 in. (30.2 x 40.6 cm.)

   Bonhams · May 26, 2022 · Lot 25
   $35,655≈ £28,356≈ €33,332Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   Fish, 1939

   Gouache · Paper

   image, 13 x 10 in. (33 x 25.4 cm.); sheet, 15 x 12 1/4 in. (38.1 x 31.1 cm.)

   Bonhams · May 26, 2022 · Lot 24
   $28,050≈ £22,308≈ €26,222Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
9. 
   Untitled (Town View), 1917

   Drawing · Paper

   14 7/8 x 18 3/4 in. (37.8 x 47.6 cm.)

   Bonhams · May 26, 2022 · Lot 23
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
10. 
    Village Scene

    Drawing · Paper

    Sight: 15" high x 13.5" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Mar 6, 2022 · Lot 77
    $1,500≈ £1,138≈ €1,372HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
11. 
    Village Scene

    Drawing · Paper

    Sight: 14.5" high x 18" wide

    Clarke Auction Gallery · Mar 6, 2022 · Lot 76
    $1,500≈ £1,138≈ €1,372HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
12. 
    Evening on the Waterfront, 1913

    Watercolor · Paper

    11 h x 15 w in (28 x 38 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jun 26, 2020 · Lot 106
    $32,500≈ £26,252≈ €28,984Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
13. 
    Color Sketch for Drake University Mural (Study for Allée) No. 2, 1954

    Gouache

    8 x 35in

    Bonhams · Nov 19, 2018 · Lot 48
    $87,500≈ £68,215≈ €76,573Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Bonhams ↗
14. 
    The Saint, circa 1943

    Watercolor · Paper

    15 1/4 x 11in, image; 20 x 15in, sheet

    Bonhams · Nov 19, 2018 · Lot 46
    $6,875≈ £5,360≈ €6,016Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
15. 
    Drying Sheds, 1917

    Drawing · Paper

    9⅛ h x 17 w in (23 x 43 cm)

    Wright · Jul 19, 2018 · Lot 295
    $2,750≈ £2,119≈ €2,373Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
16. 
    Untitled, circa 1952

    Drawing · Paper

    4 1/4 x 5 1/8in, image; 11 x 8 1/2in, sheet

    Bonhams · May 23, 2018 · Lot 53
    $3,125≈ £2,348≈ €2,669Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
17. 
    The Saint, circa 1943

    Watercolor · Paper

    15 1/4 x 11in, image; 20 x 15in, sheet

    Bonhams · Nov 20, 2017 · Lot 34
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
18. 
    Untitled, circa 1952

    Drawing · Paper

    4 1/4 x 5 1/8in, image; 11 x 8 1/2in, sheet

    Bonhams · May 24, 2017 · Lot 6
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
19. 
    Study for Flying Carpet, 1942

    Gouache · Paper

    5 x 7in, image; 6 1/4 x 8 1/4in, sheet

    Bonhams · May 24, 2017 · Lot 5
    $20,000≈ £15,427≈ €17,868Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
20. 
    The Saint, circa 1943

    Watercolor · Paper

    15 1/4 x 11in, image; 20 x 15in, sheet

    Bonhams · Nov 22, 2016 · Lot 90
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Bonhams ↗
21. 
    Cats

    Watercolor · Paper

    14 7/8 x 11in

    Bonhams · May 18, 2016 · Lot 6
    $20,000≈ £13,740≈ €17,732Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
22. 
    Bass Rocks #2

    Gouache · Paper

    12 x 14 1/2in

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2015 · Lot 91
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $150,000–250,000View at Bonhams ↗
23. 
    Woman with Shawl, 1920

    Watercolor · Paper

    22 1/2 x 17 1/2in

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2015 · Lot 86
    $32,500≈ £21,356≈ €30,471Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
24. 
    Color Sketch for Drake University Mural (Study for Allée) No. 2, 1954

    Gouache

    8 x 35in

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2015 · Lot 85
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $300,000–500,000View at Bonhams ↗
25. 
    Study for Flying Carpet, 1942

    Gouache · Paper

    5 x 7in, image; 6 1/4 x 8 1/4in, sheet

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2015 · Lot 8
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $40,000–60,000View at Bonhams ↗
26. 
    Cubist Drawing, circa 1952

    Drawing · Paper

    4 1/4 x 5 1/8in, image; 11 x 8 1/2in, sheet

    Bonhams · Nov 18, 2015 · Lot 7
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
27. 
    What Do You Think About Human Nature?

    Drawing · Paper

    19 x 16 3/4in, image

    Bonhams · Apr 14, 2013 · Lot 3033
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,500–4,500View at Bonhams ↗
28. 
    What Do You Think About Human Nature?

    Drawing · Paper

    19 x 16 3/4in, image

    Bonhams · Nov 28, 2012 · Lot 3
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗

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