Helga Ancher (1883–1964)
Helga Ancher is a Danish artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,302. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Helga Ancher sold in 2012 for a hammer price of $12,204 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Helga Ancher on OpeningBid →What is a Helga Ancher work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helga Ancher work is $3,302.
The median Helga Ancher painting sells for $4,000 across 19 lots.
The median Helga Ancher work on paper sells for $478 across 2 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $4,000† | $20,000† | 79.2% | 2026-10-26 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $478† | $748 | 33.3% | 2011-11-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $2,019–$6,142† | $3,362† | $15,394 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,604–$10,720† | $6,798† | $20,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $20,000† |
| Paintings | 2010 | $15,394 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $748 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $208† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Helga Ancher worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helga Ancher work is $3,302. The median Helga Ancher painting sells for $4,000 across 19 lots. The median Helga Ancher work on paper sells for $478 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Helga Ancher painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helga Ancher painting is $4,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Helga Ancher's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Helga Ancher painting is $20,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $20,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Helga Ancher painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Helga Ancher painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,362, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Helga Ancher's auction record?
Helga Ancher's auction record is $20,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $20,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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