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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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 Kenny auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/desmond-kenny (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.