William Henry Davis Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1783–1865

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ArtSell has recorded 8 auction results for William Henry Davis paintings between 2012 and 2023, and 7 of them sold (88%). Across 7 sales with a published price, the typical result was $2.3kSign up free to see to $8.1kSign up free to see (median $3.4kSign up free to see). The auction record in our data is A landowner and two cows in a field, sold at Bonhams in January 2012 for $14.2kSign up free to see. Most results come from Bonhams (2), Brunk Auctions (1) and Woolley & Wallis (1).

£9,250≈ $14,234≈ €11,093Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumA landowner and two cows in a fieldBonhams8auction results2012–2023years recorded88%sold$3.4kSign up free to seemedian price

William Henry Davis paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
8 2012–2023
Price range
$307–$14.2kSign up free to see
Median price
$3.4kSign up free to see 7 sold
Most recent sale
$307Sign up free to see May 2023, RK Auctioneers
Record sale
$14.2kSign up free to see 2012, Bonhams

Recent sales: Figure in a Boat on a River in a Landscape · A Horse & Colt, dated · A favourite greyhound

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William Henry Davis paintings: key figures

Auction results
8
Sold rate
88%
Active at auction
2012–2023
Median price
$3.4kSign up free to see
Record price
$14.2kSign up free to see A landowner and two cows in a field, Bonhams, Jan 2012

Top auction houses: Bonhams (2), Brunk Auctions (1), Woolley & Wallis (1)

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  1. Figure in a Boat on a River in a Landscape by William Henry Davis, oil on canvas, sold May 2023
    Figure in a Boat on a River in a Landscape
    Oil · Canvas
    RK Auctioneers · · Lot 9
    ZAR 6,000≈ $307≈ £248≈ €286HammerSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at RK Auctioneers ↗
  2. A Horse & Colt, dated by William Henry Davis, 1856, oil on canvas, sold Jan 2023
    A Horse & Colt, dated, 1856
    Oil · Canvas
    24 1/2 H x 29 1/2" W
    Case Antiques · · Lot 119
    $2,040≈ £1,650≈ €1,878Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,400–1,800View at Case Antiques ↗
  3. A favourite greyhound by William Henry Davis, Oil on canvas, sold Sep 2022
    A favourite greyhound
    Oil · Canvas
    35.5 x 45.7cm (14 x 18in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 29
    £3,188≈ $3,443≈ €3,571Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £700–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. British, portrait of a prize winning sheep by William Henry Davis, 1850, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2022
    British, portrait of a prize winning sheep, 1850
    Oil · Canvas
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 390
    £8,500≈ $10,667≈ €9,933HammerSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,000View at John Nicholson's ↗
  5. A Short Horned Bullock by William Henry Davis, Oil on canvas (lined), sold Mar 2022
    A Short Horned Bullock
    Oil · Canvas
    21 x 27 in.
    Leland Little · · Lot 201
    $2,600≈ £1,987≈ €2,366HammerSign up free to seeView at Leland Little ↗
  6. A lurcher in a landscape with hares Signed and dated WH Davis by William Henry Davis, Oil on canvas, offered Aug 2021
    A lurcher in a landscape with hares Signed and dated WH Davis
    Oil · Canvas
    45.5 x 60.9cm
    Woolley & Wallis · · Lot 710
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,200–1,800View at Woolley & Wallis ↗
  7. Master of the Hunt with two Hounds, said to be the Earl of Hyndford, 1814
    Oil · Canvas
    29 x 23-1/2 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 816
    $5,500≈ £4,180≈ €4,642HammerSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  8. A landowner and two cows in a field by William Henry Davis, oil on canvas, sold Jan 2012
    A landowner and two cows in a field
    Oil · Canvas
    56 x 76cm (22 1/16 x 29 15/16in).
    Bonhams · · Lot 208
    £9,250≈ $14,234≈ €11,093Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗

Questions about William Henry Davis paintings

How much is a William Henry Davis painting worth?

William Henry Davis paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $307 and $14,234, with a median of $3,443; half of the 7 priced sales were between $2,320 and $8,083. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive William Henry Davis painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $14,234 for “A landowner and two cows in a field”, sold at Bonhams in January 2012.

How much do William Henry Davis paintings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $2,600 across 5 sales. Over the whole record (2012–2023) the median is $3,443.

How often do William Henry Davis paintings sell at auction?

88% of the 8 paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are William Henry Davis paintings sold?

Most of the 8 recorded results come from Bonhams (2), Brunk Auctions (1), Woolley & Wallis (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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