Helmuth Macke (1891–1936)
Helmuth Macke is a German artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,292. 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 Helmuth Macke sold in 2023 for $4,248, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Helmuth Macke on OpeningBid →What is a Helmuth Macke work worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmuth Macke work is $2,292.
The median Helmuth Macke work on paper sells for $2,157 across 19 lots.
The median Helmuth Macke painting sells for $9,612 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $9,612‡ | $32,720 | 85.7% | 2023-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $2,157†‡ | $30,000 | 76% | 2026-09-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,385–$2,762†‡ | $2,264†‡ | $30,000 |
† 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 | $32,720 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $30,000 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $28,570 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $4,419 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Helmuth Macke worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helmuth Macke work is $2,292. The median Helmuth Macke work on paper sells for $2,157 across 19 lots. The median Helmuth Macke painting sells for $9,612 across 6 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 Helmuth Macke work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helmuth Macke work on paper is $2,157. 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 Helmuth Macke's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Helmuth Macke work on paper is $30,000.
What is the average price of a small Helmuth Macke work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Helmuth Macke work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,264, 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 Helmuth Macke's auction record?
Helmuth Macke's auction record is $32,720, set in 2021.
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