Helmut Grieshaber (1909–1981)
Helmut Grieshaber is a German artist with 690 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $383. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Helmut Grieshaber is recorded as sold in 2026 for $708; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 433 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmut Grieshaber work is $383.
The median Helmut Grieshaber print sells for $350 across 373 lots.
The median Helmut Grieshaber work on paper sells for $1,759 across 18 lots.
The median Helmut Grieshaber photograph sells for $260 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Helmut Grieshaber prints typically sell for $187–$1,079 (the middle half of 190 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Helmut Grieshaber prints typically sell for $172–$716 (the middle half of 140 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 579 | $350†‡ | $38,817‡ | 64.4% | 2026-02-04 |
| Paintings | 4 | $11,909‡ | $21,652‡ | 50% | 2024-02-07 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $1,759‡ | $15,000‡ | 56.3% | 2026-02-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $672‡ | $672‡ | 25% | 2024-09-25 |
| Photography | 4 | $260‡ | $303‡ | 50% | 2024-02-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $13,442‡ | $38,817‡ | — | 2025-02-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Helmut Grieshaber's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (579 lots) median $350 with 64.4% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $11,909, record $21,652. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Helmut Grieshaber painting sells for around 34× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 22 lots) the median is $13,442.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 140 | $172–$716‡ | $313‡ | $15,674‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 190 | $187–$1,079†‡ | $390†‡ | $28,660‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $1,284–$16,607‡ | $2,500‡ | $38,817‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $395–$2,675‡ | $920‡ | $15,000‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,382–$3,628‡ | $3,165‡ | $5,312‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $38,817‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $28,660‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $21,652‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $15,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $11,645‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,165‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $672‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $303‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Helmut Grieshaber worth?
Across 433 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmut Grieshaber work is $383. The median Helmut Grieshaber print sells for $350 across 373 lots. The median Helmut Grieshaber work on paper sells for $1,759 across 18 lots. The median Helmut Grieshaber photograph sells for $260 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Helmut Grieshaber prints typically sell for $187–$1,079 (the middle half of 190 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Helmut Grieshaber prints typically sell for $172–$716 (the middle half of 140 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Helmut Grieshaber print?
Based on 373 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helmut Grieshaber print is $350. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Helmut Grieshaber's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Helmut Grieshaber print is $38,817. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Helmut Grieshaber work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helmut Grieshaber work on paper is $1,759. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Helmut Grieshaber's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Helmut Grieshaber work on paper is $15,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Helmut Grieshaber print?
Based on 190 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Helmut Grieshaber print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $390, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Helmut Grieshaber print?
Based on 140 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Helmut Grieshaber print (small (under 50 cm)) is $313, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Helmut Grieshaber's auction record?
Helmut Grieshaber's auction record is $38,817, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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