Désiré Donny (1798–1861)
Désiré Donny is a Flemish artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,894. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Désiré Donny sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $2,268 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Désiré Donny on OpeningBid →What is a Désiré Donny work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Désiré Donny work is $1,894.
The median Désiré Donny painting sells for $1,519 across 9 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 | 11 | $1,519†‡ | $14,164 | 81.8% | 2025-05-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $608–$6,646† | $3,151† | $14,164 |
† 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 | 2006 | $14,164 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $6,977 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Désiré Donny worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Désiré Donny work is $1,894. The median Désiré Donny painting sells for $1,519 across 9 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 the average price of a Désiré Donny painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Désiré Donny painting is $1,519. 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 Désiré Donny's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Désiré Donny painting is $14,164.
What is Désiré Donny's auction record?
Désiré Donny's auction record is $14,164, set in 2006.
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