Desmond Morris Paintings: Auction Prices

British · 1928–2026

ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for Desmond Morris paintings between 2012 and 2026, of which 4 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $826 to $7,867, with a median of $931 across 4 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $7,867 for “Premonition of Life, 1958” at Lyon & Turnbull in 2023.

Record: Premonition of Life, 1958 — $7,867Sign up free to see

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1. 
   The Cloak

   Mixed media

   H 33cm x W 20cm

   Gormley's Art Auctions · Jun 9, 2026 · Lot 90
   €850≈ $984≈ £734HammerSign up free to seeView at Gormley's Art Auctions ↗
2. 
   Premonition of Life, 1958

   Oil · Canvas

   28cm x 41cm (11in x 16 1/8in)

   Lyon & Turnbull · Apr 27, 2023 · Lot 13
   £6,300≈ $7,867≈ €7,124Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
3. 
   GREEN ROOM, 2001

   Oil · Board

   18.5 by 14.75in., 46.99 by 37.465cm.

   Whyte's · Dec 9, 2012 · Lot 344
   €640≈ $826≈ £514HammerSign up free to seeEst. €600–800View at Whyte's ↗
4. 
   END OF AN ERA, 2004

   Oil · Canvas

   7 by 14in., 17.78 by 35.56cm.

   Whyte's · Dec 9, 2012 · Lot 343
   €680≈ $878≈ £546HammerSign up free to seeEst. €700–900View at Whyte's ↗

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