Helen Phillips (1913–1994)
Helen Phillips is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $577. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Helen Phillips sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $600 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Helen Phillips on OpeningBid →What is a Helen Phillips work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Phillips work is $577.
The median Helen Phillips print sells for $516 across 6 lots.
The median Helen Phillips sculpture sells for $33,715 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $516‡ | $1,000 | 75% | 2023-04-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $33,715 | $33,715 | — | 2023-09-27 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $478–$554‡ | $478‡ | $1,000 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $33,715 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $650 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Helen Phillips worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Phillips work is $577. The median Helen Phillips print sells for $516 across 6 lots. The median Helen Phillips sculpture sells for $33,715 across 1 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 Helen Phillips's auction record?
Helen Phillips's auction record is $33,715, set in 2023.
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