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# Knute Heldner (1877–1952)

## What is Knute Heldner’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 242 auction results for Knute Heldner at 9 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $812–$4,375, n=21). The auction record is $76,750 for The Pig Woman-A Southern Idyl (2004, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Pig Woman-A Southern Idyl, 1875 | Oil on canvas | $76,750 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2004 |
| 2 | Florida Landscape with Palm Trees and Cows, 1877 | Oil on canvas | $19,387 | Neal Auction Company | May 2008 |
| 3 | Heron's Pool, 1877 | Oil on canvas | $18,750 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | French Market Scene with a Mother and Child, 1875 | Oil on canvas | $18,300 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2016 |
| 5 | Black Man Herding Cattle, 1875 | Oil on board | $18,000 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2006 |
| 6 | Southern Tranquility (Courtyard behind 726 St. Peter St., Preservation Hall, New Orleans), 1875 | Oil on linen | $15,375 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2014 |
| 7 | City Park, New Orleans, 1875 | Oil on board | $14,640 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2016 |
| 8 | Singing by the Mississippi River, 1877 | Oil on canvas | $14,100 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2008 |
| 9 | Rhythm, 1877 | Oil on board | $13,512 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2007 |
| 10 | French Market, New Orleans, 1877 | Oil on canvas | $11,590 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2018 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 179 | $2,600 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $470 |
| Prints | 33 | $293 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 112 | $3,475 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 108 | $865 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 242 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Knute Heldner is a Swedish/New Orleans artist with 307 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,066. 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 Knute Heldner sold in 2026 for $6,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Knute Heldner work worth?

Across 228 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Knute Heldner work is $2,066.

The median Knute Heldner painting sells for $2,629 across 189 lots.

The median Knute Heldner print sells for $305 across 35 lots.

The median Knute Heldner work on paper sells for $474 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Knute Heldner paintings typically sell for $1,840–$5,875 (the middle half of 121 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Knute Heldner paintings typically sell for $838–$3,198 (the middle half of 68 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 | 47 | $305† | $1,208 | 74.5% | 2026-05-07 |
| Paintings | 251 | $2,629†‡ | $76,750 | 75.3% | 2026-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $474† | $1,265 | 88.9% | 2025-12-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 1 | $144 | $144 | — | 2000-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $14,640 | $76,750 | — | 2026-06-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Knute Heldner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (47 lots) median $305 with 74.5% sell-through. Paintings (251 lots) median $2,629, record $76,750. A typical Knute Heldner painting sells for around 8.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $14,640.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $245–$540† | $306† | $1,208 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 68 | $838–$3,198† | $1,600† | $18,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 121 | $1,840–$5,875†‡ | $3,500†‡ | $76,750 |

† 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) | 8 | $159–$631† | $474† | $1,265 |

† 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 | 2004 | $76,750 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $19,387 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $1,265 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $1,208 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,187 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,024 |
| Photography | 2000 | $144 |

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 Knute Heldner worth?

Across 228 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Knute Heldner work is $2,066. The median Knute Heldner painting sells for $2,629 across 189 lots. The median Knute Heldner print sells for $305 across 35 lots. The median Knute Heldner work on paper sells for $474 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Knute Heldner paintings typically sell for $1,840–$5,875 (the middle half of 121 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Knute Heldner paintings typically sell for $838–$3,198 (the middle half of 68 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 Knute Heldner painting?

Based on 189 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Knute Heldner painting is $2,629. 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 Knute Heldner's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Knute Heldner painting is $76,750.

### What is the average price of a Knute Heldner print?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Knute Heldner print is $305. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Knute Heldner's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Knute Heldner print is $1,208.

### What is the average price of a medium Knute Heldner painting?

Based on 121 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Knute Heldner painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,500, 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 small Knute Heldner painting?

Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Knute Heldner painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Knute Heldner's auction record?

Knute Heldner's auction record is $76,750, set in 2004.

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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, “Knute Heldner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/knute-heldner (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.