Helmut Mantel
Helmut Mantel is an artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $394. 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 Mantel is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,027; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Helmut Mantel on OpeningBid →What is a Helmut Mantel work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmut Mantel work is $394.
The median Helmut Mantel painting sells for $348 across 21 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 | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 25 | $348‡ | $1,486‡ | 84% | 2026-06-14 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $160–$392‡ | $257‡ | $998‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $523–$1,027‡ | $608‡ | $1,486‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,486‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,027‡ |
‡ 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 Mantel worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmut Mantel work is $394. The median Helmut Mantel painting sells for $348 across 21 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 Mantel painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helmut Mantel painting is $348. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Helmut Mantel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Helmut Mantel painting is $1,486. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Helmut Mantel painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Helmut Mantel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $257, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Helmut Mantel's auction record?
Helmut Mantel's auction record is $1,766, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,766 (buyer's premium not included).
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