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# Helen Frankenthaler, American (1928–2011)

Helen Frankenthaler, American is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $8,523.

A work by Helen Frankenthaler, American sold in 2025 for $8,969, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Helen Frankenthaler, American work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Frankenthaler, American work is $8,523.

The median Helen Frankenthaler, American print sells for $8,078 across 7 lots.

The median Helen Frankenthaler, American painting sells for $25,066 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $8,078 | $9,873 | — | 2025-10-30 |
| Paintings | 1 | $25,066 | $25,066 | — | 2024-04-25 |

Helen Frankenthaler, American's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $8,078. Paintings (1 lots) median $25,066, record $25,066. A typical Helen Frankenthaler, American painting sells for around 3.1× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $25,066 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $9,873 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $8,969 |

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 Frankenthaler, American worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Frankenthaler, American work is $8,523. The median Helen Frankenthaler, American print sells for $8,078 across 7 lots. The median Helen Frankenthaler, American painting sells for $25,066 across 1 lots.

### What is Helen Frankenthaler, American's auction record?

Helen Frankenthaler, American's auction record is $25,066, set in 2024.

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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.