Helmut Leherb (1933–1997)
What is Helmut Leherb’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 108 auction results for Helmut Leherb at 5 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,698 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,260–$9,319, n=5). The auction record is $97,741 for Searching for the lost time (2026, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Searching for the lost time | Oil on canvas; framed | $97,741 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Le roi c'est moi, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $67,667 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2015 |
| 3 | Triumph of Jean Jacob, 1964 | Oil on fixing plate; framed | $67,667 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2017 |
| 4 | Ma vie phantastique (Das Manifest der inneren Unruhe), 1963 | Oil on canvas; framed | $60,148 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2017 |
| 5 | Die Kattowitzer Madonna | Oil on canvas | $57,141 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2015 |
| 6 | Searching for the lost time | Oil on canvas; framed | $56,795 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2018 |
| 7 | Monalotte, 1961 | Oil on board | $52,630 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2015 |
| 8 | Der grosse Magier | Oil on canvas; framed | $48,119 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2018 |
| 9 | L'horoscop du dernier siécle, 1959/63 | Oil on hardboard | $42,104 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2015 |
| 10 | Verlust the Zärtlichkeit, 1980s | Oil on canvas; framed | $40,483 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $39,038 |
| Works on paper | 21 | $3,759 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $3,383 |
| Other | 30 | $2,481 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $21,052 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 48 | $4,511 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,053 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 108 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Helmut Leherb is an Austrian artist with 153 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $2,853. 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 Leherb sold in 2026 for $9,319, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmut Leherb work is $2,853.
The median Helmut Leherb work on paper sells for $3,759 across 29 lots.
The median Helmut Leherb painting sells for $50,374 across 12 lots.
The median Helmut Leherb print sells for $977 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Helmut Leherb work on papers typically sell for $2,105–$4,887 (the middle half of 23 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 | 8 | $977 | $3,759 | 87.5% | 2015-03-24 |
| Paintings | 13 | $50,374 | $97,741 | 92.3% | 2026-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $3,759† | $21,052 | 96.7% | 2022-06-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $3,759 | $10,526 | — | 2015-03-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $63,908 | $97,741 | — | 2026-06-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Helmut Leherb's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $977 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $50,374, record $97,741. A typical Helmut Leherb painting sells for around 52× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $63,908.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $902–$977 | $977 | $1,053 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $37,593–$60,148 | $52,630 | $67,667 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,429–$6,541† | $3,759† | $21,052 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $2,105–$4,887 | $3,759 | $15,037 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $97,741 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $67,667 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $21,052 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $15,037 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $10,526 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $3,759 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $3,759 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,203 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Helmut Leherb worth?
Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmut Leherb work is $2,853. The median Helmut Leherb work on paper sells for $3,759 across 29 lots. The median Helmut Leherb painting sells for $50,374 across 12 lots. The median Helmut Leherb print sells for $977 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Helmut Leherb work on papers typically sell for $2,105–$4,887 (the middle half of 23 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 Leherb work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helmut Leherb work on paper is $3,759. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Helmut Leherb's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Helmut Leherb work on paper is $21,052.
What is the average price of a Helmut Leherb painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helmut Leherb painting is $50,374.
What is Helmut Leherb's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Helmut Leherb painting is $97,741.
What is the average price of a medium Helmut Leherb work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Helmut Leherb work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,759, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Helmut Leherb's auction record?
Helmut Leherb's auction record is $97,741, set in 2026.
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