Helena Markson (1934–2012)
Helena Markson is an artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $195. 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 Helena Markson sold in 2021 for a hammer price of $243 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Helena Markson on OpeningBid →What is a Helena Markson work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helena Markson work is $195.
The median Helena Markson print sells for $192 across 8 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 | 9 | $192†‡ | $797 | 88.9% | 2026-04-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $83–$260‡ | $192‡ | $315‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $797 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $315‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Helena Markson worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helena Markson work is $195. The median Helena Markson print sells for $192 across 8 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 Helena Markson's auction record?
Helena Markson's auction record is $797, set in 2011.
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