Maria Helena Vieira da Silva (1908–1992)
What is Maria Helena Vieira da Silva’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 428 auction results for Maria Helena Vieira da Silva at 43 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,292 including buyer’s premium (middle half $740–$24,296, n=33). The auction record is $2,851,685 for L'Incendie I (The Fire I) (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Incendie I (The Fire I), 1944 | Oil paint | $2,851,685 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 2 | Saint-Fargeau, 1961-1965 | Huile sur toile | $2,454,202 | Tajan | Oct 2011 |
| 3 | Hiver | Huile sur toile | $1,343,530 | Sotheby's | Jun 2010 |
| 4 | Matin, 1967 | Huile sur toile | $1,006,532 | Tajan | Oct 2011 |
| 5 | Rouge et jaune, 1952 | Huile sur toile | $838,807 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 6 | Les Pistes, 1953 | Huile sur toile | $822,744 | Tajan | Oct 2011 |
| 7 | Repas à la campagne, 1947 | Huile sur toile | $822,744 | Tajan | Oct 2011 |
| 8 | L'équité, 1966 | Oil paint | $772,264 | Christie's | Feb 2011 |
| 9 | La Plage de Vieira, 1957 | Oil paint | $772,230 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 10 | Terre de basse nuit, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $745,619 | Tajan | Apr 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 101 | $205,008 |
| Works on paper | 45 | $34,911 |
| Other | 54 | $22,265 |
| Prints | 149 | $844 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $412,800 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 151 | $52,329 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 143 | $1,561 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 428 results from 43 houses · How we compute these figures
Maria Helena Vieira da Silva is a French artist with 518 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,804. 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 Maria Helena Vieira da Silva sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $5,678 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 426 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maria Helena Vieira da Silva work is $2,804.
The median Maria Helena Vieira da Silva print sells for $801 across 193 lots.
The median Maria Helena Vieira da Silva painting sells for $188,732 across 125 lots.
The median Maria Helena Vieira da Silva work on paper sells for $25,675 across 68 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Maria Helena Vieira da Silva prints typically sell for $464–$1,085 (the middle half of 99 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Maria Helena Vieira da Silva prints typically sell for $697–$1,264 (the middle half of 82 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 | 219 | $801†‡ | $107,130 | 88.1% | 2026-10-07 |
| Paintings | 149 | $188,732‡ | $2.9M | 83.9% | 2026-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 81 | $25,675†‡ | $772,230 | 84% | 2025-12-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 89 | $260,665‡ | $2.9M | — | 2026-05-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Maria Helena Vieira da Silva's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (219 lots) median $801 with 88.1% sell-through. Paintings (149 lots) median $188,732, record $2,851,685. A typical Maria Helena Vieira da Silva painting sells for around 236× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 89 lots) the median is $260,665.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 99 | $464–$1,085†‡ | $632†‡ | $3,093 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 82 | $697–$1,264†‡ | $1,009†‡ | $107,130 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $24,608–$75,523‡ | $43,045‡ | $350,376 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 65 | $149,000–$419,391 | $228,477 | $2.9M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $353,706–$758,941 | $488,312 | $2.5M |
‡ 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) | 37 | $10,870–$37,411†‡ | $22,558†‡ | $176,421 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $55,812–$132,150†‡ | $73,171†‡ | $772,230 |
† 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 | 2018 | $2.9M |
| Paintings | 2011 | $2.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $772,230 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $419,398 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $107,130 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $3,861 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Maria Helena Vieira da Silva worth?
Across 426 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maria Helena Vieira da Silva work is $2,804. The median Maria Helena Vieira da Silva print sells for $801 across 193 lots. The median Maria Helena Vieira da Silva painting sells for $188,732 across 125 lots. The median Maria Helena Vieira da Silva work on paper sells for $25,675 across 68 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Maria Helena Vieira da Silva prints typically sell for $464–$1,085 (the middle half of 99 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Maria Helena Vieira da Silva prints typically sell for $697–$1,264 (the middle half of 82 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 Maria Helena Vieira da Silva print?
Based on 193 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maria Helena Vieira da Silva print is $801. 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 Maria Helena Vieira da Silva's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maria Helena Vieira da Silva print is $107,130.
What is the average price of a Maria Helena Vieira da Silva painting?
Based on 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maria Helena Vieira da Silva painting is $188,732. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Maria Helena Vieira da Silva's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maria Helena Vieira da Silva painting is $2,851,685.
What is the average price of a Maria Helena Vieira da Silva work on paper?
Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maria Helena Vieira da Silva work on paper is $25,675. 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 Maria Helena Vieira da Silva's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maria Helena Vieira da Silva work on paper is $772,230.
What is the average price of a small Maria Helena Vieira da Silva print?
Based on 99 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maria Helena Vieira da Silva print (small (under 50 cm)) is $632, 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 medium Maria Helena Vieira da Silva print?
Based on 82 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Maria Helena Vieira da Silva print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,009, 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 Maria Helena Vieira da Silva's auction record?
Maria Helena Vieira da Silva's auction record is $2,851,685, set in 2018.
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