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# 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.

## What is a Helmut Sturm work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Helmut Sturm auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/helmut-sturm (updated 2026-11-03).

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.