> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hella-guth · updated 2026-11-02

# Hella Guth (1912–1992)

Hella Guth is a Bohemian artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $7,837. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hella Guth is recorded as sold in 2026 for $9,591; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hella Guth work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hella Guth work is $7,837.

The median Hella Guth painting sells for $10,977 across 15 lots.

The median Hella Guth work on paper sells for $336 across 6 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 | $10,977‡ | $28,176‡ | — | 2025-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $336 | $1,719 | — | 2023-03-24 |

‡ 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) | 9 | $7,837–$13,800‡ | $12,908‡ | $28,176‡ |

‡ 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 | $28,176‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $17,463 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,719 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $934 |

‡ 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 Hella Guth worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hella Guth work is $7,837. The median Hella Guth painting sells for $10,977 across 15 lots. The median Hella Guth work on paper sells for $336 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Hella Guth painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hella Guth painting is $10,977. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hella Guth's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hella Guth painting is $28,176. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Hella Guth's auction record?

Hella Guth's auction record is $28,176, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Hella Guth auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hella-guth (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.