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# Desmond Harmsworth (1903–1990)

Desmond Harmsworth is a British artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $512. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Desmond Harmsworth is recorded as sold in 2018 for $512; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Desmond Harmsworth work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Desmond Harmsworth work is $512.

The median Desmond Harmsworth painting sells for $512 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $512‡ | $1,476 | — | 2026-06-18 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $1,476 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $512‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Desmond Harmsworth worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Desmond Harmsworth work is $512. The median Desmond Harmsworth painting sells for $512 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Desmond Harmsworth's auction record?

Desmond Harmsworth's auction record is $1,476, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Desmond Harmsworth auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/desmond-harmsworth (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.