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# Helmut Leherb (1933–1997)

## What is Helmut Leherb’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $39,038 |
| Works on paper | 21 | $3,759 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $3,383 |
| Other | 30 | $2,481 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Helmut Leherb work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Helmut Leherb auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/helmut-leherb (updated 2026-11-02).

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.