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# Henk Helmantel (b. 1945)

Henk Helmantel is a Dutch artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $16,108. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Henk Helmantel sold in 2026 for $61,578, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Henk Helmantel work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Henk Helmantel work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henk Helmantel work is $16,108.

The median Henk Helmantel painting sells for $15,915 across 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $15,915† | $28,421† | — | 2026-05-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $15,017–$20,043† | $17,842† | $20,907 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $7,562–$17,111† | $12,151† | $28,421† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $28,421† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $24,048† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Henk Helmantel worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henk Helmantel work is $16,108. The median Henk Helmantel painting sells for $15,915 across 17 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Henk Helmantel painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henk Helmantel painting is $15,915. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henk Helmantel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henk Helmantel painting is $28,421. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $28,421 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Henk Helmantel painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henk Helmantel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,151, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henk Helmantel's auction record?

Henk Helmantel's auction record is $80,940, set in 2007.

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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, “Henk Helmantel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henk-helmantel (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.