Desmond Carrick (1928–2012)
What is Desmond Carrick’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 184 auction results for Desmond Carrick at 4 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $932 including buyer’s premium (middle half $717–$1,147, n=27). The auction record is $4,591 for A Break in the Clouds, Inishbofin Island (2007, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Break in the Clouds, Inishbofin Island | Oil on board | $4,591 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2007 |
| 2 | Bathers after Sundown, Nerja | Oil on board | $3,242 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2011 |
| 3 | Desmond Carrick RHA (20th Century) Spanish Marina Oil on board, 65 x 85cm (25.6 x 33.5in) Signed | Oil on board | $3,053 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2002 |
| 4 | A Breeze on the Seine at Vernon | Oil on board | $2,411 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2013 |
| 5 | A MARCH EVENING AT BALLYCONNEELY | Oil on board | $2,293 | deVeres Art Auctions | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Winter Settling In, Ballyconneely | Oil on board | $2,115 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2009 |
| 7 | ROLLING HILLS, NERJA | Oil on board | $2,007 | deVeres Art Auctions | Mar 2021 |
| 8 | IN THE HILLS, NERJA | Oil on canvas board | $1,720 | deVeres Art Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 9 | WORKING IN THE FIELD, BALLYCONEELY | Oil on board | $1,720 | deVeres Art Auctions | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | A Walk Through La Noria, Nerja | Oil on Canvas | $1,704 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 21 | $788 |
| Paintings | 116 | $788 |
| Works on paper | 26 | $255 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 105 | $788 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $482 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 184 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Desmond Carrick is an artist with 202 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $684. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Desmond Carrick sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,905 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Desmond Carrick on OpeningBid →What is a Desmond Carrick work worth?
Across 182 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Desmond Carrick work is $684.
The median Desmond Carrick painting sells for $735 across 156 lots.
The median Desmond Carrick work on paper sells for $255 across 26 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Desmond Carrick paintings typically sell for $12–$1,147 (the middle half of 122 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Desmond Carrick paintings typically sell for $573–$1,072 (the middle half of 34 sold 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 | 175 | $735†‡ | $4,591 | 89.1% | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $255 | $688 | — | 2023-12-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $2,352† | $4,591 | — | 2026-10-20 |
† 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) | 34 | $573–$1,072† | $753† | $1,704 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 122 | $12–$1,147†‡ | $735†‡ | $4,591 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $172–$308 | $255 | $688 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $4,591 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $3,242 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $688 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $505 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Desmond Carrick worth?
Across 182 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Desmond Carrick work is $684. The median Desmond Carrick painting sells for $735 across 156 lots. The median Desmond Carrick work on paper sells for $255 across 26 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Desmond Carrick paintings typically sell for $12–$1,147 (the middle half of 122 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Desmond Carrick paintings typically sell for $573–$1,072 (the middle half of 34 sold 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 Desmond Carrick painting?
Based on 156 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Desmond Carrick painting is $735. 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 Desmond Carrick's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Desmond Carrick painting is $4,591.
What is the average price of a Desmond Carrick work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Desmond Carrick work on paper is $255.
What is Desmond Carrick's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Desmond Carrick work on paper is $688.
What is the average price of a medium Desmond Carrick painting?
Based on 122 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Desmond Carrick painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $735, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Desmond Carrick painting?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Desmond Carrick painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $753, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Desmond Carrick's auction record?
Desmond Carrick's auction record is $4,591, set in 2007.
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