Helen Allingham (1848–1926)
Helen Allingham is a British artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,718. 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 2025 for a hammer price of $7,058 (buyer's premium not included), 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 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Allingham work is $3,718.
The median Helen Allingham work on paper sells for $4,960 across 32 lots.
The median Helen Allingham print sells for $275 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Helen Allingham work on papers typically sell for $1,369–$19,159 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $275‡ | $492 | — | 2001-04-04 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $4,960†‡ | $32,817 | 84.2% | 2026-03-10 |
† 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) | 23 | $1,369–$19,159†‡ | $4,878†‡ | $32,817 |
† 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 | 2005 | $32,817 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $30,735 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $492 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $57‡ |
‡ 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 Helen Allingham worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Allingham work is $3,718. The median Helen Allingham work on paper sells for $4,960 across 32 lots. The median Helen Allingham print sells for $275 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Helen Allingham work on papers typically sell for $1,369–$19,159 (the middle half of 23 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 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helen Allingham work on paper is $4,960. 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 $32,817.
What is the average price of a small Helen Allingham work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Helen Allingham work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,878, 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 $32,817, set in 2005.
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