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# Helen Marden (b. 1940)

Helen Marden is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $3,247.

A work by Helen Marden sold in 2025 for $3,247, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Helen Marden work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Marden work is $3,247.

The median Helen Marden work on paper sells for $2,311 across 2 lots.

The median Helen Marden painting sells for $16,380 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $16,380 | $16,380 | 50% | 2024-11-13 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,311 | $3,247 | 66.7% | 2025-03-06 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $16,380 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,247 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,375 |

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 Marden worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Marden work is $3,247. The median Helen Marden work on paper sells for $2,311 across 2 lots. The median Helen Marden painting sells for $16,380 across 1 lots.

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

Helen Marden's auction record is $16,380, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Helen Marden auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/helen-marden (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.