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# Helen Balfour (1847–1925)

Helen Balfour is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $296.

A work by Helen Balfour sold in 2018 for $343, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Helen Balfour work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Balfour work is $296.

The median Helen Balfour painting sells for $162 across 2 lots.

The median Helen Balfour work on paper sells for $1,870 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $162 | $250 | — | 2019-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,870 | $1,870 | 50% | 1994-03-15 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $1,870 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $250 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $75 |

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 Helen Balfour worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Balfour work is $296. The median Helen Balfour painting sells for $162 across 2 lots. The median Helen Balfour work on paper sells for $1,870 across 1 lots.

### What is Helen Balfour's auction record?

Helen Balfour's auction record is $1,870, set in 1994.

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

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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.