Adam Helms (b. 1974)
What is Adam Helms’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Adam Helms at 9 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $699 including buyer’s premium (middle half $192–$2,996, n=11). The auction record is $6,250 for Untitled Portrait (Diptych) (2015, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled Portrait (Diptych), 2008 | Ink | $6,250 | Phillips | Sep 2015 |
| 2 | 8 Untitled Portraits, 2006 | Ink | $4,826 | Rago Arts | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Means to the End, 2006 | Inkjet prints, found photographs, magazine pages, in 22 parts | $3,278 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled Portrait, 2007 | Ink | $3,048 | Phillips | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled (charcoal on paper), 2010 | Charcoal on paper | $2,560 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Aug 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled (charcoal on paper), 2010 | Charcoal | $2,540 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zombie (The Devil's Guard) | Silkscreen ink on felt | $6,250 | Sotheby's | Sep 2013 |
| 2 | Untitled Portrait (Little Bighorn), 2007 | Screenprint | $3,556 | Wright | May 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled Portrait (Vallegrande), 2007 | Screenprint | $3,432 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Untitled Shadow, 2008 | Silkscreen | $1,639 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 13 | $625 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $3,048 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $699 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Adam Helms is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,639.
A work by Adam Helms sold in 2026 for $2,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Adam Helms on OpeningBid →What is a Adam Helms work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adam Helms work is $1,639.
The median Adam Helms work on paper sells for $699 across 15 lots.
The median Adam Helms print sells for $3,432 across 3 lots.
The median Adam Helms photograph sells for $3,278 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $3,432 | $3,556 | 50% | 2025-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $699 | $6,250 | 62.5% | 2026-08-28 |
| Photography | 1 | $3,278 | $3,278 | — | 2021-03-03 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $666–$5,538 | $3,048 | $6,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $625–$2,540 | $699 | $2,560 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $6,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $6,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,556 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,432 |
| Photography | 2021 | $3,278 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Adam Helms worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adam Helms work is $1,639. The median Adam Helms work on paper sells for $699 across 15 lots. The median Adam Helms print sells for $3,432 across 3 lots. The median Adam Helms photograph sells for $3,278 across 1 lots.
What is the average price of a Adam Helms work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adam Helms work on paper is $699.
What is Adam Helms's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Adam Helms work on paper is $6,250.
What is Adam Helms's auction record?
Adam Helms's auction record is $6,250, set in 2013.
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