William Henry Davis Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William Henry Davis Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 24, 2024
William Henry Davis (British, 1786-1865) Colonel Newport Charlett's Favourite Greyhounds at Hanley Court, Worcestershire
Est: £50,000 - £80,000
William Henry Davis (British, 1786-1865) Colonel Newport Charlett's Favourite Greyhounds at Hanley Court, Worcestershire signed and dated 'WDavis.pinx 1831' (lower right); further inscribed, signed and dated 'Portrait of a Servant & Horse / & Favourite Grey Hounds at Exercise / belonging to Col. Newport Charlett. / W e.D Nail'em / B kl. D. Neck'ho / B e.B. Nebula / B e B. Notoriety / B k.D. No'joke / R d.B. Nox / W e.D Nonplus / W e.B. Niagaru / B k.B Nisa / B k.D Naughty boy / B e.B. Nioby. / Painted from the Life / by W m. H r Davis. / Sep tr. 1831.' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 188 x 120.7cm (74 x 47 1/2in).
Bonhams
Sep. 26, 2023
Attributed to William Henry Davis (1783-1865)
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
Attributed to William Henry Davis (1783-1865) Attributed to William Henry Davis (1783-1865) A prize cow in a wooded landscape oil on canvas 51 x 66cm Provenance: The Estate of the Late Malcolm Frazer. Condition Report: overall: 61 x 78cm Relined. Craquelure with light surface dirt. Not examined under UV light, for a full report please contact the department.
Sworders
Sep. 12, 2023
ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM HENRY DAVIS (BRITISH 1786/95-1865)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM HENRY DAVIS (BRITISH 1786/95-1865) PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM HENRY DAVIS (BRITISH 1786/95-1865) This Sheep 21 Months Old Breed by Mr Will. Sainsbury West Lavington Wilts Obtained The Silver Medal In The Best Sheep Exhibited In Extra Stock At The Smithfield Cattle Show Held Dec 1849 oil on canvas 45 x 62 cm PROVENANCE: William Sainsbury Thence by descent to the present owner
Chiswick Auctions
Jan. 28, 2023
WILLIAM HENRY DAVIS O/C PAINTING OF A HORSE & COLT, DATED 1856
Est: $1,400 - $1,800
William Henry Davis (British,1786/95 - 1865) oil on canvas portrait of a horse and foal in a landscape setting, with two story manor house in the background. Signed lower left " W.H. Davis " and dated 1856. Reeves & Son (London) canvas suppliers stamp en verso. Later molded giltwood frame. Sight - 24 1/2 H x 29 1/2" W. Frame - 29 1/2"H x 34 1/2" W.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Nov. 19, 2022
DAVIS, W.H. (1786-1865)
Est: €400 - €600
Portrait of a horse (1829) Oil on canvas (45 x 65 cm), signed and dated lower right, old frame William Henry Davis was an animal painter specialising in cattle, sheep, horses and dogs. He was appointed animal painter to William IV in 1837 and to Queen Victoria in 1839.
Auctions Van de Wiele
Sep. 27, 2022
William Henry Davis (British, 1786-1865) A favourite greyhound
Est: £700 - £1,000
William Henry Davis (British, 1786-1865) A favourite greyhound Signed and dated 1824 (lower left) Oil on canvas 35.5 x 45.7cm (14 x 18in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jun. 08, 2022
William Henry Davis (1786-1865) British, portrait of a prize winning sheep, oil on canvas, signed and dated 18
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
William Henry Davis (1786-1865) British, portrait of a prize winning sheep, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1850, inscribed 'RAS's 1st Prize at Exeter 1850', 20.5" x 27", in a fine maple frame. N.B. this picture was used as the front cover illustration on Richard Garne's book 'Cotswold Yeoman and Sheep'.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Dec. 17, 2020
WILLIAM HENRY DAVIS (BRITISH 1786-1865) - Colonel Newport Charlett's Favourite Greyhounds, at Hanley Court, Worcestershire
Est: £30,000 - £50,000
WILLIAM HENRY DAVIS (BRITISH 1786-1865) Colonel Newport Charlett's Favourite Greyhounds, at Hanley Court, Worcestershire signed and dated 'WDavis.pinx 1831.' (lower right, 'WD' in ligature) oil on canvas, unlined 47 3/4 x 74 in. (121.2 x 188 cm.) further inscribed, signed and dated 'Portrait of a Servant & Horse / & Favourite Grey Hounds at Exercise / belonging to Col. Newport Charlett. / W e.D Nail'em / B kl. D. Neck'ho / B e.B. Nebula / B e B. Notoriety / B k.D. No'joke / R d.B. Nox / W e.D Nonplus / W e.B. Niagaru / B k.B Nisa / B k.D Naughty boy / B e.B. Nioby. / Painted from the Life / by W m. H r Davis. / Sep tr. 1831.'
Christie's
Oct. 29, 2019
ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM HENRY DAVIS (BRITISH 1786/95-1865)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
The Property of a Connoisseur, London ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM HENRY DAVIS (BRITISH 1786/95-1865) Milking shorthorn in a stable Oil on canvas 56 x 73.5cm (22 1/4 x 28 3/4in)
Chiswick Auctions
Jul. 31, 2019
Antique 19th Century Prize Cow Portrait Painting
Est: $400 - $800
Antique 19th century oil on canvas painting in the style of William Henry Davis (1786-1865 United Kingdom) Depict a Prize brown and white cow against an English School style landscape. Wonderful folksy feel to the work. Unsigned. Work measures 15" x 23" Frame measures 19" x 27" Fair to good condition with surface soiling, old repairs, tears, holes and older restoration. Wear to frame. Hill Auction Gallery in house USA continental shipping $85 plus insurance. H.A.G., will refer local third party International shippers upon request. Local pickup welcome.
Hill Auction Gallery
Jan. 30, 2019
William Henry Davis (British, 1786-1865) Preparing the ale dray
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
William Henry Davis Preparing the ale dray signed and dated 'W H Davis Pinx/1839' (lower right) oil on canvas 71 x 91.5cm (27 15/16 x 36in).
Bonhams
Jan. 30, 2019
William Henry Davis (British, 1786-1865) Durham cow in a landscape
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
William Henry Davis Durham cow in a landscape signed and dated 'WHDavis/1857.' (lower right)oil on canvas53.5 x 69.5cm (21 1/16 x 27 3/8in).
Bonhams
Aug. 04, 2018
After William Henry Davis (1786/95-1865): Earl Spencer's Prize Durham Ox, from Fore's Portraits of Prize Cattle
Est: $300 - $500
Lithograph with hand-coloring on wove paper, 1844.21 3/4 x 29 in. (sheet), 26 x 32 in. (frame).
STAIR
Sep. 26, 2017
WILLIAM HENRY DAVIS (1795-1865), SHORTHORN COW IN A LANDSCAPE, signed and d
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
WILLIAM HENRY DAVIS (1795-1865), SHORTHORN COW IN A LANDSCAPE, signed and dated 1861 lower left, oil on canvas, framed. 51cm by 67cm
Thomas Watson
Dec. 13, 2016
William Henry Davis (1783-1865) - A Short Horned Prize Cow
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Original hand-coloured lithograph circa 1850 , printed by Hullmandel & Walton for the artist 54.5 x 65.5 cm. (21 1/2 x 25 3/4 in) The text below the image includes the lines Winner of Three First Prizes in 1849, and This extraordinary animal when slaughtered weighed 122st 12lb.
Dreweatts 1759
Aug. 17, 2016
WILLIAM HENRY DAVIS (BRITISH, C. 1785-1885) A chestnut mare and two sp
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
WILLIAM HENRY DAVIS (BRITISH, C. 1785-1885) A chestnut mare and two spaniels before a stable door with inscription ‘Painted from life June 1818/by Wm. H. Davis, Church Chelsea[sic]/near London/J.P.Sheppard’ (on the reverse of the canvas and also in pencil on the stretcher) oil on canvas 16 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (41.8 x 52 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 29, 2016
W. H. Davis, Eng., Equine Portrait, O/C, 1851
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
William Henry Davis, English, 1786/95-1865, Portrait of Chestnut Horse, oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated 1851.(REMS5000)(TC).Property Title: From a Brooklyn Heights Estate.. Measurements: 21x27, framed 26x32 Condition: relined
Litchfield Auctions
Apr. 28, 2016
WILLIAM HENRY DAVIS | Blue Cap, Selim and Brides Maid, three hounds in a landscape
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Jun. 17, 2015
A prize roan bull in a landscape, a country housebeyond
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
William Henry Davis (fl. 1803-1849) A prize roan bull in a landscape, a country house beyond signed and dated 'W.H Davis / 1853.' (lower left) oil on canvas 22.½ x 30 in. (57.2 x 76.2 cm.)
Christie's
Apr. 09, 2014
William Henry Davis (c.1783-1865) British. A
Est: £3,000 - £4,000
William Henry Davis (c.1783-1865) British. A Stable Interior with Cattle, and Chickens in the Foreground, Oil on Canvas, Signed, Inscribed 'Pinx' and Dated 1835, 19" x 27.5".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 13, 2013
John Harris (British, 1811-1865), After William Henry Davis (British, c. 1783-1865) The Everingham Short Horned Prize Cow, published by
Est: $300 - $500
John Harris (British, 1811-1865), After William Henry Davis (British, c. 1783-1865) The Everingham Short Horned Prize Cow, published by Mess'rs Fores, London. Hand-colored engraving, sight size 20 x 25 in., double matted and framed. Condition: Good, not examined out of frame.
Skinner
Mar. 13, 2013
William Henry Davis (fl. 1803-1849)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
William Henry Davis (fl. 1803-1849) Preparing the drey signed and dated 'WH Davis Pinx 1839' (lower right) oil on canvas 28 x 36 in. (71.1 x 91.4 cm.)
Christie's
Feb. 26, 2013
William Henry Davis (1783-1865)
Est: £600 - £800
William Henry Davis (1783-1865) Improved Short-Horned Heifer, bred and fed by Richard Westbrook Baker Esq of Cottesmore, Rutland handcoloured lithograph, printed by C. Hullmandel S. 15¾ x 19¾in. (40 x 50cm.)
Christie's
Mar. 23, 2012
William Henry Davis (c.1795-1885) Shorthorn heifer
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
William Henry Davis (c.1795-1885) Shorthorn heifer standing in a parkland Signed and dated 1843, oil on canvas, 56cm by 68cm
Tennants
Mar. 06, 2012
William Henry Davis, early 19th Century
Est: £500 - £700
William Henry Davis, early 19th Century A North Devon Ox, Bred and Fed by The Rt. Hon. Earl of Leicester, of Holkham Hall, Norfolk handcoloured lithograph, printed by Hullmandel & Walton, c. 1848 S. 21¼ x 27¾in. (51.5 x 70.5cm.)
Christie's
Jan. 18, 2012
William Henry Davis (British, died 1865) A landowner and two cows in a field
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
A landowner and two cows in a field signed and dated 'WH Davis/1847' (lower left) oil on canvas 56 x 76cm (22 1/16 x 29 15/16in).
Bonhams
Feb. 22, 2011
William Henry Davis (fl. 1803-1849) A cow and a
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
William Henry Davis (fl. 1803-1849) A cow and a calf in a landscape oil on canvas, signed and dated 1842 lower right 55 x 67 cm (21 1/2 x 26 1/2 in)
Holloway's
Feb. 22, 2011
William Henry Davis (c.1786-1865) 'A South Down
Est: £70 - £100
William Henry Davis (c.1786-1865) 'A South Down Ram' coloured lithograph, printed by C. Hullmandel 46 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in)
Holloway's
Nov. 05, 2010
William Henry Davis (c.1783-1865) "Manganese"
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
William Henry Davis (c.1783-1865) "Manganese" (winner of the 1000 Guineas 1854) Held by his groom Thomas Duckering with Terriers at his feet Ashby Hall, Ashby De La Launde, Nr Sleaford, Lincolnshire Signed, titled and dated 1856 70cm x 90cm
Golding Young & Mawer
Sep. 14, 2010
William Henry Davis (British, ?-1865) Study of a bull
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Study of a bull signed and dated 'WHDavis/1858.' (lower right), oil on canvas 53 x 69cm (20 7/8 x 27 3/16in).
Bonhams
Mar. 26, 2010
WILLIAM HENRY DAVIS (C1786-C1865) PORTRAIT OF THE
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
WILLIAM HENRY DAVIS (C1786-C1865) PORTRAIT OF THE GREYHOUND 'LEMON' IN AN EXTENSIVE LANDSCAPE 47 x 59.5cm Provenance: with Arthur Ackermann & Son Ltd, London; Elizabeth Organ (1934-2009) (see footnote to lot 550).
Mellors & Kirk
Nov. 20, 2009
William Henry Davis (1786/95-1865) "Galloway Bull"
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
William Henry Davis (1786/95-1865) "Galloway Bull" Signed and dated 1840, extensively inscribed verso, oil on canvas, 38.5cm by 53cm Provenance: Marie-Louise Fine Art, The Middlehey, Oxton, Nottinghamshire See illustration
Tennants
Oct. 14, 2009
William Henry Davis oil painting on canvas,
Est: $4,500 - $6,500
William Henry Davis oil painting on canvas, depicting a cow in a landscape. Canvas: 25"H x 30"W; Frame: 32.5"H x 37.5"W. Signed and dated lower right, "W H Davis 1858". William Henry Davis (British, c. 1783-1865). Re-lined. Provenance: The collection of Derrill Osborn.
Dallas Auction Gallery
Jul. 22, 2009
William Henry Davis (1803-1849)
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
William Henry Davis (1803-1849) A successful hunt signed 'W H Davis pin/1834' (lower left) oil on canvas 18 x 23¾ in. (45.7 x 60.3 cm.)
Christie's
Feb. 11, 2009
William Henry Davis Two horses in a meadow. Signed
Est: - €2,000
William Henry Davis Two horses in a meadow. Signed W. H. Davis pinx. Oil on canvas. 71 x 92 cm.
Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers
Oct. 28, 2008
William Henry Davis , British d. 1865 portrait of a bull oil on canvas
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
heightened signature and date l.r.: WH Davis/1860 oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Oct. 18, 2008
Staffordshire Bull Terrier by W.H. Davis (British,
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Staffordshire Bull Terrier by W.H. Davis (British, 1795-1885), oil on canvas, signed l.r.; 20" high x 23.5" wide (sight). William Henry Davis was an animal painter who portrayed many cattle, sheep, horses and hounds. He was appointed as animal painter to William IV in 1837 and Queen Victoria in 1839. He exhibited over 30 works at the Royal Academy, London. In a gilt frame, 24.5" x 28".
Cowan's Auctions
Sep. 24, 2008
William Henry Davis British (fl. 1803-1849) A
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
William Henry Davis British (fl. 1803-1849) A NAIVE PAINTING OF A PRIZE OX Oil on canvas signed and dated 1834 22 x 27 in. (unframed)
Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
Sep. 09, 2008
Follower of William Henry Davis (British, ?-1865) A prize white bull standing beside a farmyard gate
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
A prize white bull standing beside a farmyard gate oil on canvas 62.5 x 74.5cm (24 5/8 x 29 5/16in).
Bonhams
Jun. 11, 2008
William Henry Davis British (fl. 1803-1849) A
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
William Henry Davis British (fl. 1803-1849) A NAIVE PAINTING OF A PRIZE OX Oil on canvas signed and dated 1834 22 x 27 in.
Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
Apr. 11, 2008
WILLIAM HENRY DAVIS (?-1865) "Huntsman astride his
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
WILLIAM HENRY DAVIS (?-1865) "Huntsman astride his horse", landscape study with further figures on horses in the background", oil on canvas, signed and dated 1836, 55 x 68 cm (ILLUSTRATED)
Moore Allen & Innocent
Oct. 19, 2007
FOLLOWER OF WILLIAM HENRY DAVIS (d.1865) A PRIZE
Est: £300 - £400
FOLLOWER OF WILLIAM HENRY DAVIS (d.1865) A PRIZE BULL IN A FIELD Oil on canvas 33.5 x 43.5cm. ++ Needs a light clean
Lawrences
Mar. 21, 2006
William Henry Davis (British c.1786-1865)
Est: -
Three prize rams in a landscape signed and dated 'W.H. Davis 1857' (lower right) oil on canvas 63.5 x 76.2 cm. (25 x 30 in.)
Bonhams
Mar. 21, 2006
William Henry Davis (British c.1783-1865)
Est: -
Five prize pigs in a sty signed and dated 'W.H.Davis 1854' (lower right) oil on canvas 30.5 x 40.7 cm. (12 x 16 in.)
Bonhams
Mar. 09, 2006
WILLIAM HENRY DAVIS, D. 1865
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
A PRIZE SHORTHORN BULL 63.5x76cm.; 25x30in. signed and dated 1827 oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Apr. 05, 2005
William Henry Davis (British, d. 1865)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
A longhorned bull in a landscape signed and dated 'WH Davis 1884' (lower left) oil on canvas 17 1/2 x 24 in. (44.4 x 60.9 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 03, 2004
WILLIAM HENRY DAVIS, D. 1865
Est: £800 - £1,200
signed and dated 1834 oil on canvas
Sotheby's
Jan. 14, 2004
William Henry Davis (British, d. 1865)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
A prize bull in a landscape signed and dated 'W H Davis/1845.' (lower right) oil on canvas 22 x 27 in. (56 x 68.6 cm.)
Christie's