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# Nerine Desmond (1908–1993)

Nerine Desmond is a South African artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $463. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Nerine Desmond sold in 2025 for $1,277, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nerine Desmond work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nerine Desmond work is $463.

The median Nerine Desmond painting sells for $986 across 11 lots.

The median Nerine Desmond work on paper sells for $400 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 | 11 | $986 | $5,569 | — | 2025-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $400† | $448† | — | 2026-05-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $5,569 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,357 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $448† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $353 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Nerine Desmond worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nerine Desmond work is $463. The median Nerine Desmond painting sells for $986 across 11 lots. The median Nerine Desmond work on paper sells for $400 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Nerine Desmond painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nerine Desmond painting is $986.

### What is Nerine Desmond's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nerine Desmond painting is $5,569.

### What is Nerine Desmond's auction record?

Nerine Desmond's auction record is $5,569, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Nerine Desmond auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nerine-desmond (updated 2026-11-02).

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.