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# Helen Sebidi (b. 1943)

Helen Sebidi is a South African artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $4,250.

A work by Helen Sebidi sold in 2023 for $13,086, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Helen Sebidi work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Sebidi work is $4,250.

The median Helen Sebidi painting sells for $8,668 across 2 lots.

The median Helen Sebidi print sells for $453 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $453 | $453 | — | 2024-05-01 |
| Paintings | 2 | $8,668 | $13,086 | — | 2023-10-19 |

Helen Sebidi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $453. Paintings (2 lots) median $8,668, record $13,086. A typical Helen Sebidi painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $13,086 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $4,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $453 |

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 Sebidi worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Sebidi work is $4,250. The median Helen Sebidi painting sells for $8,668 across 2 lots. The median Helen Sebidi print sells for $453 across 1 lots.

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

Helen Sebidi's auction record is $13,086, set in 2023.

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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.