Desmond Turner (1923–2011)
Desmond Turner is an Irish artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,148. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Desmond Turner sold in 2019 for $3,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Desmond Turner on OpeningBid →What is a Desmond Turner work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Desmond Turner work is $1,148.
The median Desmond Turner painting sells for $877 across 9 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 | 14 | $877† | $3,020 | 64.3% | 2019-09-25 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | — | — | 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) | 8 | $196–$1,963† | $1,331† | $3,020 |
† 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 | 2019 | $3,020 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $2,495 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Desmond Turner worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Desmond Turner work is $1,148. The median Desmond Turner painting sells for $877 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Desmond Turner painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Desmond Turner painting is $877. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Desmond Turner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Desmond Turner painting is $3,020.
What is Desmond Turner's auction record?
Desmond Turner's auction record is $3,020, set in 2019.
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