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# Desmond Heeley (1931–2016)

Desmond Heeley is a Canadian artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $277.

A work by Desmond Heeley sold in 2025 for $468, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Desmond Heeley work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Desmond Heeley work is $277.

The median Desmond Heeley work on paper sells for $253 across 9 lots.

The median Desmond Heeley print sells for $97 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $97‡ | $97‡ | — | 2021-02-25 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $253 | $277 | 90% | 2024-10-03 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $277 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $256 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $97‡ |

‡ 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 Heeley worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Desmond Heeley work is $277. The median Desmond Heeley work on paper sells for $253 across 9 lots. The median Desmond Heeley print sells for $97 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Desmond Heeley's auction record is $1,750, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Desmond Heeley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/desmond-heeley (updated 2026-11-01).

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.