Helmut Kies (1933–2016)
Helmut Kies is an Austrian artist with 113 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $109. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Helmut Kies sold in 2026 for $5,075, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmut Kies work is $109.
The median Helmut Kies print sells for $105 across 2 lots.
The median Helmut Kies painting sells for $5,075 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 | 2 | $105‡ | $152‡ | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 1 | $5,075 | $5,075 | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $553‡ | $5,075 | — | 2026-09-17 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Helmut Kies's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $105. Paintings (1 lots) median $5,075, record $5,075. A typical Helmut Kies painting sells for around 48× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $553.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,075 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $152‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $58 |
‡ 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 Kies worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmut Kies work is $109. The median Helmut Kies print sells for $105 across 2 lots. The median Helmut Kies painting sells for $5,075 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Helmut Kies's auction record?
Helmut Kies's auction record is $5,075, set in 2026.
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