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# 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.

## What is a Bartholomeus van der Helst work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bartholomeus van der Helst auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bartholomeus-van-der-helst (updated 2026-11-03).

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.