Helmut Wellschmidt (b. 1930)
Helmut Wellschmidt is a Czech artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $2,080. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Helmut Wellschmidt is recorded as sold in 2022 for $2,560; 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 Wellschmidt on OpeningBid →What is a Helmut Wellschmidt work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmut Wellschmidt work is $2,080.
The median Helmut Wellschmidt painting sells for $2,578 across 6 lots.
The median Helmut Wellschmidt work on paper sells for $740 across 2 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $2,578‡ | $5,436‡ | 46.2% | 2022-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $740‡ | $1,039‡ | 50% | 2023-12-01 |
‡ 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) | 6 | $1,840–$2,610‡ | $2,578‡ | $5,436‡ |
‡ 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 | $5,436‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,614‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,039‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $442‡ |
‡ 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 Wellschmidt worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmut Wellschmidt work is $2,080. The median Helmut Wellschmidt painting sells for $2,578 across 6 lots. The median Helmut Wellschmidt work on paper sells for $740 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Helmut Wellschmidt painting?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helmut Wellschmidt painting is $2,578. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Helmut Wellschmidt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Helmut Wellschmidt painting is $5,436. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Helmut Wellschmidt's auction record?
Helmut Wellschmidt's auction record is $5,436, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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