Helmar Lerski (1871–1956)
Helmar Lerski is a German artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $780. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Helmar Lerski sold in 2026 for $127,633, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Helmar Lerski on OpeningBid →What is a Helmar Lerski work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmar Lerski work is $780.
The median Helmar Lerski photograph sells for $765 across 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 39 | $765‡ | $127,633 | 46.2% | 2026-06-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $780–$13,860‡ | $1,246‡ | $127,633 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $127,633 |
| Photography | 2019 | $52,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Helmar Lerski worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmar Lerski work is $780. The median Helmar Lerski photograph sells for $765 across 18 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Helmar Lerski photograph?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helmar Lerski photograph is $765. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Helmar Lerski's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Helmar Lerski photograph is $127,633.
What is Helmar Lerski's auction record?
Helmar Lerski's auction record is $127,633, set in 2026.
See the full Helmar Lerski record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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