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# Helen Sturtevant (1872–1946)

Helen Sturtevant is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,375. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Helen Sturtevant is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,900; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Helen Sturtevant work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Sturtevant work is $1,375.

The median Helen Sturtevant painting sells for $1,427 across 4 lots.

The median Helen Sturtevant work on paper sells for $775 across 2 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 | 5 | $1,427‡ | $2,415 | 80% | 2015-02-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $775‡ | $850 | — | 2023-03-23 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $2,415 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $2,350 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $850 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $700‡ |

‡ 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 Sturtevant worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Sturtevant work is $1,375. The median Helen Sturtevant painting sells for $1,427 across 4 lots. The median Helen Sturtevant work on paper sells for $775 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Helen Sturtevant's auction record is $2,820, set in 2002.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.