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# Helmut Gernsheim

Helmut Gernsheim is an artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $144. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Helmut Gernsheim is recorded as sold in 2013 for $248; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Helmut Gernsheim work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmut Gernsheim work is $144.

The median Helmut Gernsheim photograph sells for $132 across 6 lots.

The median Helmut Gernsheim work on paper sells for $172 across 1 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $172 | $172 | — | 2000-12-12 |
| Photography | 7 | $132‡ | $275 | 85.7% | 2013-04-12 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 1993 | $275 |
| Photography | 2013 | $248‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $172 |

‡ 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 Helmut Gernsheim worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmut Gernsheim work is $144. The median Helmut Gernsheim photograph sells for $132 across 6 lots. The median Helmut Gernsheim work on paper sells for $172 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Helmut Gernsheim's auction record?

Helmut Gernsheim's auction record is $345, set in 2000.

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

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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.