Baldur Helgason (b. 1984)
What is Baldur Helgason’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Baldur Helgason at 9 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $786 including buyer’s premium (middle half $608–$904, n=7). The auction record is $97,547 for Man Interrupted by an Ostrich in the Pink Room (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man Interrupted by an Ostrich in the Pink Room, 2012 | Oil on canvas | $97,547 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Loneliest Stranger, 2018 | Oil paint | $88,299 | Sotheby's | Sep 2022 |
| 3 | Cubist in Room, 2020 | Oil paint | $77,045 | Phillips | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Self-Portrait as the Swiss Symbolist Painter Arnold Böcklin, 2019 | Oil on canvas | $65,027 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 5 | If I Had A Hammer (Instructions for Hanging This Painting), 2020 | Oil paint | $61,002 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 6 | In the Garden, 2019 | Oil paint | $60,996 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 7 | Artist in the Studio, 2020 | Oil paint | $56,531 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 8 | Portrait of the Man Waiting, 2018 | Oil on canvas | $52,025 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | Solo Scenes No.2, 2021 | Oil paint | $30,480 | Phillips | May 2023 |
| 10 | A Dionysian Painting, 2020 | Oil paint | $24,368 | Phillips | Jun 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $56,510 |
| Prints | 9 | $786 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $27,424 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $6,051 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $945 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Baldur Helgason is an artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $4,688. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Baldur Helgason sold in 2025 for $6,051, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Baldur Helgason on OpeningBid →What is a Baldur Helgason work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Baldur Helgason work is $4,688.
The median Baldur Helgason painting sells for $54,278 across 14 lots.
The median Baldur Helgason print sells for $1,008 across 7 lots.
The median Baldur Helgason work on paper sells for $1,040 across 4 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $1,008‡ | $4,688 | — | 2026-03-10 |
| Paintings | 16 | $54,278 | $97,547 | 87.5% | 2025-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,040 | $1,638 | — | 2024-09-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $617 | $617 | — | 2025-12-03 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Baldur Helgason's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $1,008. Paintings (16 lots) median $54,278, record $97,547. A typical Baldur Helgason painting sells for around 54× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $676–$3,291‡ | $1,008‡ | $4,688 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $47,656–$68,032 | $60,999 | $97,547 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $18,203–$46,639 | $27,424 | $88,299 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $97,547 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $88,299 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,688 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,902 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,638 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,134 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $617 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Baldur Helgason worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Baldur Helgason work is $4,688. The median Baldur Helgason painting sells for $54,278 across 14 lots. The median Baldur Helgason print sells for $1,008 across 7 lots. The median Baldur Helgason work on paper sells for $1,040 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Baldur Helgason painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Baldur Helgason painting is $54,278.
What is Baldur Helgason's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Baldur Helgason painting is $97,547.
What is Baldur Helgason's auction record?
Baldur Helgason's auction record is $97,547, set in 2022.
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