Helmut Dorner (b. 1952)
Helmut Dorner is a German artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $5,106. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Helmut Dorner sold in 2025 for $6,055, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Helmut Dorner on OpeningBid →What is a Helmut Dorner work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmut Dorner work is $5,106.
The median Helmut Dorner painting sells for $5,304 across 20 lots.
The median Helmut Dorner work on paper sells for $1,929 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 23 | $5,304‡ | $28,993 | 87% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,929 | $1,929 | 40% | 2026-03-12 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,761–$5,535 | $4,375 | $7,346 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,328–$15,442 | $4,208 | $22,780 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $5,343–$8,446‡ | $6,927‡ | $28,993 |
‡ 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 | 2009 | $28,993 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $22,780 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,929 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Helmut Dorner worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmut Dorner work is $5,106. The median Helmut Dorner painting sells for $5,304 across 20 lots. The median Helmut Dorner work on paper sells for $1,929 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Helmut Dorner painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helmut Dorner painting is $5,304. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Helmut Dorner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Helmut Dorner painting is $28,993.
What is Helmut Dorner's auction record?
Helmut Dorner's auction record is $28,993, set in 2009.
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