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# Helen K. McCarthy (b. 1972)

Helen K. McCarthy is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $699. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Helen K. McCarthy sold in 2019 for a hammer price of $2,707 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Helen K. McCarthy work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen K. McCarthy work is $699.

The median Helen K. McCarthy painting sells for $699 across 6 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 | 10 | $699† | $2,707† | 60% | 2026-01-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,707† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,071† |

† 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 K. McCarthy worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen K. McCarthy work is $699. The median Helen K. McCarthy painting sells for $699 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Helen K. McCarthy's auction record?

Helen K. McCarthy's auction record is $2,707, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,707 (buyer's premium not included).

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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.