Desmond Kinney (1934–2014)
Desmond Kinney is an artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,135. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Desmond Kinney sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,175 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Desmond Kinney on OpeningBid →What is a Desmond Kinney work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Desmond Kinney work is $1,135.
The median Desmond Kinney painting sells for $2,192 across 4 lots.
The median Desmond Kinney work on paper sells for $1,135 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $2,192† | $6,055† | — | 2026-03-30 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,135 | $1,135 | 50% | 2009-03-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,055† |
| Paintings | 2009 | $3,349 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,135 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Desmond Kinney worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Desmond Kinney work is $1,135. The median Desmond Kinney painting sells for $2,192 across 4 lots. The median Desmond Kinney work on paper sells for $1,135 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Desmond Kinney's auction record?
Desmond Kinney's auction record is $6,055, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,055 (buyer's premium not included).
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