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# Helmut Starcke (1935–2017)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Helmut Starcke at 2 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $28 including buyer’s premium (middle half $28–$1,488, n=6). The auction record is $5,161 for Clumsy Angel II (2023, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clumsy Angel II, 1996 | Acrylic on canvas | $5,161 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Prayer 7 (For Enlightenment), 1987 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,950 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | For Cherylle #1 | Acrylic on canvas | $1,975 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abstract in Pink, Orange and Blue, 1970 | Screenprint on paper | $197 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2024 |
| 2 | Haystack I, 1976 | Colour screenprint on card | $28 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Haystack II, 1976 | Colour screenprint on paper | $28 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Haystack III, 1976 | Colour screenprint on paper | $28 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Haystack Series, 1976 | Screenprint on paper | $21 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 5 | $28 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $28 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Helmut Starcke is a South African artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $113.

A work by Helmut Starcke sold in 2025 for $3,950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Helmut Starcke work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmut Starcke work is $113.

The median Helmut Starcke painting sells for $3,950 across 9 lots.

The median Helmut Starcke print sells for $28 across 8 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $28 | $197 | — | 2025-10-01 |
| Paintings | 9 | $3,950 | $5,161 | — | 2025-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2017-02-06 |

Helmut Starcke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $28. Paintings (9 lots) median $3,950, record $5,161. A typical Helmut Starcke painting sells for around 142× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $28–$28 | $28 | $197 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $5,161 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,950 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $197 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $106 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $28 |

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 Starcke worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmut Starcke work is $113. The median Helmut Starcke painting sells for $3,950 across 9 lots. The median Helmut Starcke print sells for $28 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Helmut Starcke's auction record?

Helmut Starcke's auction record is $5,161, set in 2023.

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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 Starcke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/helmut-starcke (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.