Mary Heilmann (1940–2026)
What is Mary Heilmann’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 90 auction results for Mary Heilmann at 16 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,900 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,343–$16,905, n=26). The auction record is $945,000 for The Passenger (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Passenger, 1983 | Oil paint | $945,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | French Screen, 1978 | Acrylic on canvas, in 3 parts | $302,400 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 3 | Redondo Beach, 1994 | Oil paint | $300,000 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 4 | Versace I | Oil on canvas | $197,612 | Sotheby's | Jun 2018 |
| 5 | Le Mans, 1989 | Oil paint | $189,000 | Phillips | May 2022 |
| 6 | Cut and Mix | Oil paint | $185,000 | Phillips | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | Manhattan Shuffle | — | $169,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 8 | Shaped Serape, 1991 | Oil paint | $152,400 | Phillips | May 2023 |
| 9 | Lil Totem, 1997 | Oil paint | $137,500 | Phillips | Jul 2020 |
| 10 | Glide, 2001 | Oil paint | $126,000 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $88,900 |
| Other | 9 | $32,500 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $12,500 |
| Prints | 30 | $1,765 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $113,400 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 45 | $5,080 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $2,650 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 90 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Mary Heilmann is an American artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $13,860. 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 Mary Heilmann sold in 2026 for $49,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Heilmann work is $13,860.
The median Mary Heilmann painting sells for $88,900 across 34 lots.
The median Mary Heilmann print sells for $2,000 across 32 lots.
The median Mary Heilmann work on paper sells for $22,739 across 13 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Mary Heilmann prints typically sell for $941–$2,688 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Mary Heilmann paintings typically sell for $86,625–$160,550 (the middle half of 20 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 | 38 | $2,000‡ | $5,805 | 84.2% | 2026-08-06 |
| Paintings | 38 | $88,900†‡ | $945,000 | 89.5% | 2026-09-26 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $22,739 | $126,000 | — | 2023-10-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $144,950 | $945,000 | — | 2023-09-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Mary Heilmann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (38 lots) median $2,000 with 84.2% sell-through. Paintings (38 lots) median $88,900, record $945,000. A typical Mary Heilmann painting sells for around 44× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $144,950.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,112–$2,468 | $1,776 | $4,375 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $941–$2,688‡ | $1,765‡ | $5,805 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $38,430–$107,310 | $56,405 | $197,612 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $86,625–$160,550†‡ | $110,675†‡ | $945,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $16,930–$38,125 | $25,000 | $126,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $945,000 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $302,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $126,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $47,854 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $5,805 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $5,120 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mary Heilmann worth?
Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Heilmann work is $13,860. The median Mary Heilmann painting sells for $88,900 across 34 lots. The median Mary Heilmann print sells for $2,000 across 32 lots. The median Mary Heilmann work on paper sells for $22,739 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Mary Heilmann prints typically sell for $941–$2,688 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Mary Heilmann paintings typically sell for $86,625–$160,550 (the middle half of 20 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 Mary Heilmann painting?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Heilmann painting is $88,900. 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 Mary Heilmann's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Heilmann painting is $945,000.
What is the average price of a Mary Heilmann print?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Heilmann print is $2,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Mary Heilmann's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Heilmann print is $5,805.
What is the average price of a Mary Heilmann work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Heilmann work on paper is $22,739.
What is Mary Heilmann's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Heilmann work on paper is $126,000.
What is the average price of a medium Mary Heilmann print?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mary Heilmann print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,765, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Mary Heilmann painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Mary Heilmann painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $110,675, 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 Mary Heilmann's auction record?
Mary Heilmann's auction record is $945,000, set in 2022.
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