Desmond Stephenson (1922–1963)
Desmond Stephenson is an Irish artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $2,039. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Desmond Stephenson sold in 2014 for $2,194, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Desmond Stephenson on OpeningBid →What is a Desmond Stephenson work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Desmond Stephenson work is $2,039.
The median Desmond Stephenson painting sells for $2,116 across 10 lots.
The median Desmond Stephenson work on paper sells for $630 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 | 17 | $2,116† | $2,840 | 58.8% | 2015-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $630 | $630 | — | 2014-10-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,364–$2,515† | $2,039† | $2,840 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $2,840 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $2,836 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $630 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Desmond Stephenson worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Desmond Stephenson work is $2,039. The median Desmond Stephenson painting sells for $2,116 across 10 lots. The median Desmond Stephenson work on paper sells for $630 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Desmond Stephenson painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Desmond Stephenson painting is $2,116. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Desmond Stephenson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Desmond Stephenson painting is $2,840.
What is Desmond Stephenson's auction record?
Desmond Stephenson's auction record is $2,840, set in 2008.
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