> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/helen-khal · updated 2026-11-02

# Helen Khal (1932–2009)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Helen Khal at 9 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $23,269 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,701–$37,363, n=8). The auction record is $124,732 for Untitled (oil on canvas) (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1985 | Oil paint | $124,732 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1982 | Oil paint | $118,152 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1923 | Oil on canvas | $100,800 | Christie's | Feb 2010 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1970 | Oil paint | $85,130 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1923 | Oil paint | $84,959 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1970 | Oil paint | $84,959 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $71,408 | Sotheby's | Dec 2015 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1967 | Oil on canvas | $57,253 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1923 | Oil paint | $54,065 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | Sans titre (huile sur toile), 1923 | Huile sur toile | $48,888 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 44 | $24,622 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $35,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $13,970 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Helen Khal is a Lebanese artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $19,455. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Helen Khal sold in 2026 for $38,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Helen Khal work worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Khal work is $19,455.

The median Helen Khal painting sells for $25,200 across 42 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Helen Khal paintings typically sell for $20,160–$57,253 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 | 43 | $25,200 | $124,732 | 97.7% | 2026-11-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $119,876 | $124,732 | — | 2026-11-01 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $7,299–$23,499 | $15,893 | $25,291 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $20,160–$57,253 | $38,400 | $124,732 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $124,732 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $121,600 |

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 Khal worth?

Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Khal work is $19,455. The median Helen Khal painting sells for $25,200 across 42 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Helen Khal paintings typically sell for $20,160–$57,253 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helen Khal painting is $25,200.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Helen Khal painting is $124,732.

### What is the average price of a medium Helen Khal painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Helen Khal painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $38,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Helen Khal's auction record is $124,732, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Helen Khal auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/helen-khal (updated 2026-11-02).

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.