Helmut Sturm (1900–1999)
Helmut Sturm is a Scandinavian artist with 156 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $5,588. 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 Sturm sold in 2026 for $22,705, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmut Sturm work is $5,588.
The median Helmut Sturm painting sells for $7,585 across 52 lots.
The median Helmut Sturm work on paper sells for $1,450 across 24 lots.
The median Helmut Sturm sculpture sells for $1,225 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Helmut Sturm paintings typically sell for $2,881–$11,257 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Helmut Sturm paintings typically sell for $7,726–$19,773 (the middle half of 21 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 | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 86 | $7,585†‡ | $80,039 | 60.5% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $1,450†‡ | $40,888 | 58.5% | 2025-07-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,225‡ | $1,225‡ | — | 2014-05-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $40,888 | $80,039 | — | 2026-06-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 28 | $2,881–$11,257†‡ | $5,730†‡ | $41,139 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $7,726–$19,773†‡ | $10,557†‡ | $80,039 |
† 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) | 10 | $522–$1,526†‡ | $725†‡ | $1,934 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $801–$5,175†‡ | $2,067†‡ | $7,354 |
† 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 | 2023 | $80,039 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $41,139 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $40,888 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $7,354 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $1,225‡ |
‡ 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 Sturm worth?
Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmut Sturm work is $5,588. The median Helmut Sturm painting sells for $7,585 across 52 lots. The median Helmut Sturm work on paper sells for $1,450 across 24 lots. The median Helmut Sturm sculpture sells for $1,225 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Helmut Sturm paintings typically sell for $2,881–$11,257 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Helmut Sturm paintings typically sell for $7,726–$19,773 (the middle half of 21 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 Sturm painting?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helmut Sturm painting is $7,585. 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 Sturm's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Helmut Sturm painting is $80,039.
What is the average price of a Helmut Sturm work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helmut Sturm work on paper is $1,450. 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 Sturm's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Helmut Sturm work on paper is $40,888.
What is the average price of a medium Helmut Sturm painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Helmut Sturm painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,730, 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 large Helmut Sturm painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Helmut Sturm painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $10,557, 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 Sturm's auction record?
Helmut Sturm's auction record is $80,039, set in 2023.
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