> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/helen-goldsmith · updated 2026-11-01

# Helen Goldsmith (b. 1937)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Helen Goldsmith at 3 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $57 including buyer’s premium (middle half $35–$156, n=11). The auction record is $652 for Still Life (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Still Life, 2013 | Watercolour | $652 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled, Country Lane | Oil on canvas | $275 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Country House, 1937 | Watercolour on paper | $222 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 4 | I Think there is a Storm Brewing | Watercolour | $217 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Flying Tern & River Scene | Oil on board | $126 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 6 | Still Life with Flowers | Watercolour | $124 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Terrace House | Watercolour | $90 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Waiting For My Friend | Watercolour | $83 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Woollahra, oil on board, 22.5 x 12 cm. (8.8 x 4.7 in.), frame: 41 x 31 x 5 cm. (16.1 x 12.2 x 1.9 in.) | Oil on board | $83 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Floral Still Life | Pastel | $83 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 17 | $70 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $108 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $58 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Helen Goldsmith is an Australia artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $83.

A work by Helen Goldsmith sold in 2025 for $83, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Helen Goldsmith work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Goldsmith work is $83.

The median Helen Goldsmith work on paper sells for $64 across 20 lots.

The median Helen Goldsmith painting sells for $83 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $83† | $275 | 45.5% | 2025-04-02 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $64† | $652 | 76.9% | 2026-04-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $34–$83† | $57† | $217 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $61–$123† | $72† | $652 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $652 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $275 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $222 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $126 |

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 Goldsmith worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Goldsmith work is $83. The median Helen Goldsmith work on paper sells for $64 across 20 lots. The median Helen Goldsmith painting sells for $83 across 5 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 Goldsmith work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helen Goldsmith work on paper is $64. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Helen Goldsmith's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Helen Goldsmith work on paper is $652.

### What is the average price of a Helen Goldsmith painting?

Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helen Goldsmith painting is $83. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Helen Goldsmith's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Helen Goldsmith painting is $275.

### What is the average price of a small Helen Goldsmith work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Helen Goldsmith work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $57, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Helen Goldsmith's auction record is $652, set in 2025.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Helen Goldsmith auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/helen-goldsmith (updated 2026-11-01).

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.