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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “Helmar Lerski auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/helmar-lerski-2 (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.