Helene Schjerfbeck (1862–1946)
What is Helene Schjerfbeck’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 172 auction results for Helene Schjerfbeck at 7 houses since 218. Over the last 24 months the median price was $36,487 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,150–$130,416, n=12). The auction record is $1,341,137 for Self-Portrait (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Self-Portrait | Oil paint | $1,341,137 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 2 | Ryöväri paratiisin portilla Rövaren vid paradisets port (Robber at the Gate of Paradise), 1924-1925 | Oil paint | $1,185,086 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 3 | Spanish Girl | Oil paint | $1,124,574 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 4 | The Alarm, 1935 | Oil paint | $1,091,482 | Christie's | Feb 2003 |
| 5 | Brown Eyes | Oil paint | $751,705 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 6 | Dora, 1922 | Oil on canvas | $679,296 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Ung kvinna, 1929 | Olja på duk | $634,896 | Bukowskis | Jun 2019 |
| 8 | Konvalescenten, 1945 | Akvarell | $603,137 | Bukowskis | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Girl at the Gate | Charcoal | $601,364 | Sotheby's | Jul 2022 |
| 10 | Mustatukkainen nainen / Kvinna med svart hår / Woman with Black Hair, 1935 | Oil paint | $546,103 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $445,137 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $134,574 |
| Other | 14 | $12,073 |
| Prints | 21 | $6,982 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $109,916 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $11,838 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 172 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Helene Schjerfbeck is a Finnish artist with 225 auction lots recorded since 0218, median price $10,777. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Helene Schjerfbeck sold in 2026 for $476,905, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Helene Schjerfbeck on OpeningBid →What is a Helene Schjerfbeck work worth?
Across 172 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helene Schjerfbeck work is $10,777.
The median Helene Schjerfbeck print sells for $4,304 across 70 lots.
The median Helene Schjerfbeck work on paper sells for $73,327 across 44 lots.
The median Helene Schjerfbeck painting sells for $402,978 across 44 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Helene Schjerfbeck prints typically sell for $2,437–$6,071 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Helene Schjerfbeck work on papers typically sell for $9,273–$134,574 (the middle half of 33 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 78 | $4,304‡ | $476,905 | 89.7% | 2026-07-02 |
| Paintings | 47 | $402,978‡ | $1.3M | 93.6% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $73,327‡ | $1.1M‡ | 89.8% | 2025-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 42 | $402,978‡ | $1.3M | — | 2026-07-02 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Helene Schjerfbeck's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (78 lots) median $4,304 with 89.7% sell-through. Paintings (47 lots) median $402,978, record $1,341,137. A typical Helene Schjerfbeck painting sells for around 94× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 42 lots) the median is $402,978.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $2,647–$9,244‡ | $4,402‡ | $476,905 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $2,437–$6,071‡ | $4,193‡ | $14,176 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $79,427–$521,573‡ | $203,034‡ | $1.3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $452,810–$836,649 | $567,597 | $1.2M |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $9,273–$134,574‡ | $58,480‡ | $1.1M‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $1.3M |
| Paintings | 2006 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1.1M‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $603,137 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $476,905 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $14,176 |
‡ 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 Helene Schjerfbeck worth?
Across 172 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helene Schjerfbeck work is $10,777. The median Helene Schjerfbeck print sells for $4,304 across 70 lots. The median Helene Schjerfbeck work on paper sells for $73,327 across 44 lots. The median Helene Schjerfbeck painting sells for $402,978 across 44 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Helene Schjerfbeck prints typically sell for $2,437–$6,071 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Helene Schjerfbeck work on papers typically sell for $9,273–$134,574 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Helene Schjerfbeck print?
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helene Schjerfbeck print is $4,304. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Helene Schjerfbeck's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Helene Schjerfbeck print is $476,905.
What is the average price of a Helene Schjerfbeck work on paper?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helene Schjerfbeck work on paper is $73,327. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Helene Schjerfbeck's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Helene Schjerfbeck work on paper is $1,075,431. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Helene Schjerfbeck painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helene Schjerfbeck painting is $402,978. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Helene Schjerfbeck's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Helene Schjerfbeck painting is $1,341,137.
What is the average price of a medium Helene Schjerfbeck print?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Helene Schjerfbeck print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,193, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Helene Schjerfbeck work on paper?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Helene Schjerfbeck work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $58,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Helene Schjerfbeck's auction record?
Helene Schjerfbeck's auction record is $1,341,137, set in 2022.
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