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# Helene Schjerfbeck (1862–1946)

Helene Schjerfbeck is a Finnish artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $137,326. 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 2010 for $208,611, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Helene Schjerfbeck work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helene Schjerfbeck work is $137,326.

The median Helene Schjerfbeck print sells for $57 across 8 lots.

The median Helene Schjerfbeck painting sells for $345,528 across 3 lots.

The median Helene Schjerfbeck work on paper sells for $191,945 across 3 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 | 8 | $57‡ | $326‡ | — | 2026-03-23 |
| Paintings | 4 | $345,528 | $587,000 | 75% | 2004-02-03 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $191,945 | $208,611 | — | 2010-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $208,611 | $587,000 | — | 2010-06-24 |

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

Helene Schjerfbeck's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $57. Paintings (4 lots) median $345,528, record $587,000. A typical Helene Schjerfbeck painting sells for around 6,089× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $208,611.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $587,000 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $345,528 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $208,611 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $191,945 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $326‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $136‡ |

‡ 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 Helene Schjerfbeck worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helene Schjerfbeck work is $137,326. The median Helene Schjerfbeck print sells for $57 across 8 lots. The median Helene Schjerfbeck painting sells for $345,528 across 3 lots. The median Helene Schjerfbeck work on paper sells for $191,945 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Helene Schjerfbeck's auction record?

Helene Schjerfbeck's auction record is $587,000, set in 2004.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Helene Schjerfbeck auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/helene-schjerfbeck (updated 2026-11-02).

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.