Desmond Morris Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices
1928–2026
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ArtSell has recorded 42 auction results for Desmond Morris works on paper between 2018 and 2026, and 25 of them sold (60%). Half of the priced sales fell between $472Sign up free to see and $787Sign up free to see, with a median of $565Sign up free to see. The nostalgia trap holds the top price on file: $1.6kSign up free to see at Dreweatts (March 2025). Most results come from John Nicholson's (23), Chiswick Auctions (14) and Dreweatts (4).
Desmond Morris works on paper prices at a glance
- Auction results
- 42 2018–2026
- Price range
- $266–$1.6kSign up free to see
- Median price
- $565Sign up free to see 25 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 · Figure and moon mixed media on paper
Explore: All Desmond Morris results · What is Desmond Morris worth? · John Nicholson's · Chiswick Auctions
Desmond Morris works on paper: key figures
- Auction results
- 42
- Sold rate
- 60%
- Active at auction
- 2018–2026
- Median price
- $565Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $1.6kSign up free to see The nostalgia trap, Dreweatts, Mar 2025
Top auction houses: John Nicholson's (23), Chiswick Auctions (14), 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 works on paper 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
- £400≈ $538≈ €461Sign up free to see
- £420≈ $565≈ €485Sign up free to see
- £340≈ $457≈ €392Sign up free to see
- £360≈ $484≈ €415Sign up free to see
- £460≈ $618≈ €531Sign up free to see
- £240≈ $323≈ €277Sign up free to see
- £360≈ $484≈ €415Sign up free to see
- £220≈ $296≈ €254Sign up free to see
- £380≈ $511≈ €438Sign up free to see
- £340≈ $457≈ €392Sign up free to see
- £480≈ $639≈ €550Sign up free to see
- £200≈ $266≈ €229Sign up free to see
- £480≈ $639≈ €550Sign up free to see
- £300≈ $394≈ €340Sign up free to see
- £360≈ $472≈ €408Sign up free to see
- £400≈ $525≈ €453Sign up free to see
- £440≈ $577≈ €499Sign up free to see
- £550≈ $722≈ €623Sign up free to see
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £300–400
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600
- £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
- £600≈ $787≈ €712Sign up free to see
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £700–1,000
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,000–1,500
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200
- Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200
Questions about Desmond Morris works on paper
How much is a Desmond Morris works on paper worth?
Desmond Morris works on paper in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $266 and $1,554, with a median of $565; half of the 25 priced sales were between $472 and $787. 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 works on paper 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 works on paper sell for?
In the last five years the median was $565 across 25 sales. Over the whole record (2018–2026) the median is $565.
How often do Desmond Morris works on paper sell at auction?
60% of the 42 works on paper offered at auction in our records sold.
Where are Desmond Morris works on paper sold?
Most of the 42 recorded results come from John Nicholson's (23), Chiswick Auctions (14), Dreweatts (4). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.
How can I sell a Desmond Morris works on paper?
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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