Bartholomeus van der Helst (1613–1670)
Bartholomeus van der Helst is a Dutch artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,492. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Bartholomeus van der Helst sold in 2026 for $5,161, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bartholomeus van der Helst work is $1,492.
The median Bartholomeus van der Helst painting sells for $1,454 across 20 lots.
The median Bartholomeus van der Helst work on paper sells for $210 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $1,454†‡ | $643,899 | 80% | 2026-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $210‡ | $210‡ | 50% | 2026-03-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $259,908 | $643,899 | — | 2025-07-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $787–$8,546†‡ | $1,312†‡ | $643,899 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $643,899 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $259,908 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $210‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bartholomeus van der Helst worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bartholomeus van der Helst work is $1,492. The median Bartholomeus van der Helst painting sells for $1,454 across 20 lots. The median Bartholomeus van der Helst work on paper sells for $210 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Bartholomeus van der Helst painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bartholomeus van der Helst painting is $1,454. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Bartholomeus van der Helst's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bartholomeus van der Helst painting is $643,899.
What is the average price of a medium Bartholomeus van der Helst painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bartholomeus van der Helst painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,312, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Bartholomeus van der Helst's auction record?
Bartholomeus van der Helst's auction record is $643,899, set in 2023.
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