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# Helmut Middendorf (b. 1953)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 188 auction results for Helmut Middendorf at 28 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,995 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,871–$21,590, n=13). The auction record is $119,776 for Headrunner (2021, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headrunner, 1983 | Oil on canvas | $119,776 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | In red night, 1981 | Oil paint | $107,433 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Three Women, 1983 | Oil paint | $68,500 | Phillips | Mar 2013 |
| 4 | Die Gitarre, 1978 | Acrylic paint | $63,572 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Die Strasse II | Oil on canvas | $60,581 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 6 | SO. 36., 1981 | Öl auf Leinwand | $42,382 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Electric Blue, 1982 | Olja på duk | $40,860 | Bukowskis | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Einsamkeit der Köpfe I, 1982 | Kunstharz auf Nessel | $40,515 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Traum, 1980 | Acrylic on canvas | $39,456 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | The Silent Green (Diptych) | — | $37,728 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 52 | $14,875 |
| Other | 25 | $5,355 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $3,910 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 56 | $17,147 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $4,379 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,313 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 188 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Helmut Middendorf is a German artist with 253 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $4,473. 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 Middendorf sold in 2026 for $11,166, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Helmut Middendorf work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Helmut Middendorf work worth?

Across 186 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmut Middendorf work is $4,473.

The median Helmut Middendorf painting sells for $10,622 across 83 lots.

The median Helmut Middendorf work on paper sells for $1,931 across 36 lots.

The median Helmut Middendorf print sells for $363 across 23 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Helmut Middendorf paintings typically sell for $9,804–$29,011 (the middle half of 56 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Helmut Middendorf paintings typically sell for $2,156–$5,187 (the middle half of 22 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 | 30 | $363†‡ | $4,371 | 76.7% | 2025-11-29 |
| Paintings | 92 | $10,622†‡ | $119,776 | 90.2% | 2026-01-23 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $1,931†‡ | $18,495 | 69.2% | 2024-06-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $51,482 | $119,776 | — | 2025-12-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Helmut Middendorf's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (30 lots) median $363 with 76.7% sell-through. Paintings (92 lots) median $10,622, record $119,776. A typical Helmut Middendorf painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $51,482.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $230–$596†‡ | $363†‡ | $3,915 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $2,156–$5,187†‡ | $3,795†‡ | $9,243 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 56 | $9,804–$29,011†‡ | $17,743†‡ | $119,776 |

† 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) | 18 | $643–$951†‡ | $756†‡ | $4,500† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $3,107–$3,846†‡ | $3,434†‡ | $18,495 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2021 | $119,776 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $107,433 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $18,495 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $7,815 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $4,371 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $3,915 |

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 Middendorf worth?

Across 186 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmut Middendorf work is $4,473. The median Helmut Middendorf painting sells for $10,622 across 83 lots. The median Helmut Middendorf work on paper sells for $1,931 across 36 lots. The median Helmut Middendorf print sells for $363 across 23 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Helmut Middendorf paintings typically sell for $9,804–$29,011 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Helmut Middendorf paintings typically sell for $2,156–$5,187 (the middle half of 22 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 Middendorf painting?

Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helmut Middendorf painting is $10,622. 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 Middendorf's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Helmut Middendorf painting is $119,776.

### What is the average price of a Helmut Middendorf work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helmut Middendorf work on paper is $1,931. 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 Middendorf's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Helmut Middendorf work on paper is $18,495.

### What is the average price of a Helmut Middendorf print?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helmut Middendorf print is $363. 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 Middendorf's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Helmut Middendorf print is $4,371.

### What is the average price of a large Helmut Middendorf painting?

Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Helmut Middendorf painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $17,743, 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 medium Helmut Middendorf painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Helmut Middendorf painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,795, 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 Helmut Middendorf's auction record?

Helmut Middendorf's auction record is $119,776, set in 2021.

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

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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.