Desmond Morris Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices
1928–2026
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Of the 9 lots by Desmond Morris (watercolors) recorded at auction between 2021 and 2026, 6 found a buyer (67%). The median price realised is $1.2kSign up free to see across 6 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.1kSign up free to see–$1.5kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $1.6kSign up free to see for The nostalgia trap at Dreweatts in March 2025. Sales were recorded mainly at Chiswick Auctions (5) and Dreweatts (4).
Desmond Morris watercolors prices at a glance
- Auction results
- 9 2021–2026
- Price range
- $906–$1.6kSign up free to see
- Median price
- $1.2kSign up free to see 6 sold
- Most recent sale
- $1.2kSign up free to see Mar 2026, Chiswick Auctions
- Record sale
- $1.6kSign up free to see 2025, Dreweatts
Recent sales: The Inventor · The Initiator · Special agent
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Desmond Morris watercolors: key figures
- Auction results
- 9
- Sold rate
- 67%
- Active at auction
- 2021–2026
- Median price
- $1.2kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $1.6kSign up free to see The nostalgia trap, Dreweatts, Mar 2025
Top auction houses: Chiswick Auctions (5), Dreweatts (4)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
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All watercolors results
- The Initiator, 2005£900≈ $1,192≈ €1,037Sign up free to see
- The Inventor, 2005£900≈ $1,192≈ €1,037Sign up free to see
- £1,200≈ $1,554≈ €1,427Sign up free to see
- £700≈ $906≈ €833Sign up free to see
- £1,200≈ $1,554≈ €1,427Sign up free to see
- £850≈ $1,101≈ €1,011Sign up free to see
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–500
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £700–1,000
Questions about Desmond Morris watercolors
How much is a Desmond Morris watercolor worth?
Desmond Morris watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $906 and $1,554, with a median of $1,192; half of the 6 priced sales were between $1,123 and $1,463. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
What is the most expensive Desmond Morris watercolor sold at auction?
The highest price recorded is $1,554 for “The nostalgia trap”, sold at Dreweatts in March 2025.
How much do Desmond Morris watercolors sell for?
In the last five years the median was $1,192 across 6 sales. Over the whole record (2021–2026) the median is $1,192.
How often do Desmond Morris watercolors sell at auction?
67% of the 9 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.
Where are Desmond Morris watercolors sold?
Most of the 9 recorded results come from Chiswick Auctions (5), Dreweatts (4). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.
How can I sell a Desmond Morris watercolor?
Send a few photos for a free auction estimate: a specialist reviews it and replies by email, with no obligation to sell.
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