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# Helen Chadwick (1953–1996)

## What is Helen Chadwick’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Helen Chadwick at 8 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $637 including buyer’s premium (middle half $386–$2,053, n=11). The auction record is $39,894 for Piss Flowers (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piss Flowers, 1991-1992 | Bronze | $39,894 | Christie's | Sep 2013 |
| 2 | Ego Geometria Sum, Statue | — | $35,259 | Sotheby's | Feb 2007 |
| 3 | Piss Flowers, 1991 | Bronze and cellulose lacquer | $13,598 | Christie's | Feb 2016 |
| 4 | WREATH TO PLEASURE #4 | Signed, titled and numbered 2/4 (to reverse), cibachrome print on aluminium | $9,004 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | WREATH TO PLEASURE, #3, 1992-94 | Chrome print on aluminium | $5,313 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2022 |
| 6 | Wreath of Pleasure No.11, 1992 | Cibachrome photograph mounted on aluminium in a powder-coated steel frame | $3,909 | Roseberys London | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Piss Flower, 1991 | Bronze | $3,821 | Phillips | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Meat Abstract No. 5: Heart of Liver, 1953 | Silk | $3,442 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Meat Abstract No. 6: Cutlery, 1953 | Silk | $3,442 | Bonhams | Oct 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anatoli, from King's Fund Prints, 1953 | Wove paper | $665 | Bonhams | Jul 2025 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 12 | $443 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $637 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Helen Chadwick is a British (modern) artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $540. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Helen Chadwick sold in 2026 for $3,909, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Helen Chadwick work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Chadwick work is $540.

The median Helen Chadwick print sells for $357 across 19 lots.

The median Helen Chadwick sculpture sells for $13,598 across 3 lots.

The median Helen Chadwick photograph sells for $3,675 across 4 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 23 | $357‡ | $9,004 | 82.6% | 2026-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $500 | $500 | — | 2019-04-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $13,598 | $39,894 | 60% | 2023-11-23 |
| Photography | 4 | $3,675‡ | $4,095‡ | — | 2026-09-08 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $168–$414‡ | $192‡ | $472 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $207–$638‡ | $448‡ | $9,004 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $39,894 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $13,598 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $9,004 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $5,313 |
| Photography | 2015 | $4,095‡ |
| Photography | 2026 | $3,909 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $500 |

‡ 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 Helen Chadwick worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Chadwick work is $540. The median Helen Chadwick print sells for $357 across 19 lots. The median Helen Chadwick sculpture sells for $13,598 across 3 lots. The median Helen Chadwick photograph sells for $3,675 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Helen Chadwick print?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helen Chadwick print is $357. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Helen Chadwick's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Helen Chadwick print is $9,004.

### What is the average price of a medium Helen Chadwick print?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Helen Chadwick print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $448, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Helen Chadwick's auction record is $39,894, set in 2013.

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