Desmond Kenny (b. 1956)
Desmond Kenny is an Irish artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $882. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Desmond Kenny sold in 2011 for $1,261, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Desmond Kenny record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Desmond Kenny on OpeningBid →What is a Desmond Kenny work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Desmond Kenny work is $882.
The median Desmond Kenny painting sells for $1,324 across 6 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 14 | $1,324† | $1,771 | 42.9% | 2011-06-01 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,261–$1,450 | $1,388 | $1,771 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $1,771 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $1,450 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Desmond Kenny worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Desmond Kenny work is $882. The median Desmond Kenny painting sells for $1,324 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Desmond Kenny painting?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Desmond Kenny painting is $1,324. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Desmond Kenny's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Desmond Kenny painting is $1,771.
What is Desmond Kenny's auction record?
Desmond Kenny's auction record is $1,771, set in 2007.
See the full Desmond Kenny record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Desmond Kenny on OpeningBid →