> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/helge-frender · updated 2026-11-01

# Helge Frender (1906–1976)

Helge Frender is an artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $304. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Helge Frender is recorded as sold in 2025 for $317; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Helge Frender work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helge Frender work is $304.

The median Helge Frender painting sells for $297 across 13 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 | 15 | $297‡ | $4,500 | 86.7% | 2025-08-19 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $195–$315‡ | $276‡ | $1,191‡ |

‡ 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 | 1993 | $4,500 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,191‡ |

‡ 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 Helge Frender worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helge Frender work is $304. The median Helge Frender painting sells for $297 across 13 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Helge Frender painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helge Frender painting is $297. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Helge Frender's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Helge Frender painting is $4,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Helge Frender painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Helge Frender painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $276, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Helge Frender's auction record?

Helge Frender's auction record is $4,500, set in 1993.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Helge Frender auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/helge-frender (updated 2026-11-01).

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.