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# Helen Stein (1896–1964)

Helen Stein is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $450. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Helen Stein sold in 2021 for $650, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Helen Stein work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Stein work is $450.

The median Helen Stein painting sells for $800 across 4 lots.

The median Helen Stein work on paper sells for $250 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $800‡ | $1,600‡ | — | 2021-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $250 | $250 | — | 2022-12-09 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,600‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $950‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $250 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Stein worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Stein work is $450. The median Helen Stein painting sells for $800 across 4 lots. The median Helen Stein work on paper sells for $250 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Helen Stein's auction record is $1,600, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Stein auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/helen-stein (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.