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# Helen Gapen Oehler (1893–1979)

Helen Gapen Oehler is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,650. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Helen Gapen Oehler sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,200 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Helen Gapen Oehler work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Gapen Oehler work is $1,650.

The median Helen Gapen Oehler painting sells for $1,650 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,650† | $2,200† | 80% | 2026-09-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,200† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,800† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Gapen Oehler worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Gapen Oehler work is $1,650. The median Helen Gapen Oehler painting sells for $1,650 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Helen Gapen Oehler's auction record?

Helen Gapen Oehler's auction record is $2,200, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,200 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Helen Gapen Oehler auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/helen-gapen-oehler (updated 2026-11-03).

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.