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# Baldur Helgason (b. 1984)

## What is Baldur Helgason’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $56,510 |
| Prints | 9 | $786 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Baldur Helgason auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/baldur-helgason (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.