Helen Allingham (1848–1926)
What is Helen Allingham’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Helen Allingham at 18 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $342 including buyer’s premium (middle half $66–$7,404, n=5). The auction record is $22,500 for Feeding Time at the cottage (2009, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feeding Time at the cottage | Watercolor on paper laid down on board | $22,500 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |
| 2 | The young mother | Gouache on paper laid down on board | $8,125 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |
| 3 | A Surrey Cottage | Watercolour and bodycolour | $7,933 | Woolley and Wallis | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | A Village Street, Kent | Watercolour heightened with touches of bodycolour | $7,404 | Woolley and Wallis | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | THE GOOSE GIRL | Watercolour | $6,519 | Sworders | Jul 2004 |
| 6 | In a Surrey garden, Brook, near Witley, 1848 | Pencil | $4,172 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |
| 7 | At West Hagbourne, Berkshire, 1848 | Pencil | $4,107 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |
| 8 | In a Surrey Garden | Watercolor with whiting on paper/board | $3,555 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2009 |
| 9 | Six studies | Watercolour on paper largest | $1,287 | Chiswick Auctions | Jan 2023 |
| 10 | Summer Garden | Watercolour | $1,175 | Roseberys London | Dec 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 13 | $1,287 |
| Other | 5 | $342 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,287 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Helen Allingham is a British artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,028. 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 Helen Allingham sold in 2026 for $7,933, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Helen Allingham on OpeningBid →What is a Helen Allingham work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Allingham work is $1,028.
The median Helen Allingham work on paper sells for $1,231 across 28 lots.
The median Helen Allingham painting sells for $13,259 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Helen Allingham work on papers typically sell for $723–$3,831 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 | 2 | $13,259† | $13,259† | 50% | 2010-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $1,231†‡ | $22,500 | 75.7% | 2026-03-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $723–$3,831†‡ | $1,175†‡ | $22,500 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $22,500 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $13,259† |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $8,125 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Helen Allingham worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Allingham work is $1,028. The median Helen Allingham work on paper sells for $1,231 across 28 lots. The median Helen Allingham painting sells for $13,259 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Helen Allingham work on papers typically sell for $723–$3,831 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 Helen Allingham work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helen Allingham work on paper is $1,231. 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 Helen Allingham's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Helen Allingham work on paper is $22,500.
What is the average price of a small Helen Allingham work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Helen Allingham work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,175, 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 Helen Allingham's auction record?
Helen Allingham's auction record is $22,500, set in 2009.
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