Paul Cesar Helleu (1859–1927)
Paul Cesar Helleu is a French artist with 229 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,200. 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 Paul Cesar Helleu sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $2,267 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Cesar Helleu on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Cesar Helleu work worth?
Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Cesar Helleu work is $2,200.
The median Paul Cesar Helleu print sells for $2,160 across 138 lots.
The median Paul Cesar Helleu work on paper sells for $2,462 across 23 lots.
The median Paul Cesar Helleu painting sells for $32,060 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Paul Cesar Helleu prints typically sell for $1,100–$3,223 (the middle half of 81 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Cesar Helleu prints typically sell for $1,363–$5,040 (the middle half of 42 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 | 178 | $2,160†‡ | $18,000 | 77.5% | 2026-07-26 |
| Paintings | 5 | $32,060‡ | $124,853 | — | 2017-04-25 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $2,462†‡ | $66,474 | 92% | 2025-11-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $32,060‡ | $124,853 | — | 2017-04-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paul Cesar Helleu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (178 lots) median $2,160 with 77.5% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $32,060, record $124,853. A typical Paul Cesar Helleu painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $32,060.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 81 | $1,100–$3,223†‡ | $1,680†‡ | $11,786 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $1,363–$5,040†‡ | $2,995†‡ | $18,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $919–$5,092†‡ | $1,634†‡ | $10,624 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,221–$14,941†‡ | $4,249†‡ | $66,474 |
† 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 | 2016 | $124,853 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $99,864‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $66,474 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $32,164 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $18,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $16,501 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Cesar Helleu worth?
Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Cesar Helleu work is $2,200. The median Paul Cesar Helleu print sells for $2,160 across 138 lots. The median Paul Cesar Helleu work on paper sells for $2,462 across 23 lots. The median Paul Cesar Helleu painting sells for $32,060 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Cesar Helleu prints typically sell for $1,100–$3,223 (the middle half of 81 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Cesar Helleu prints typically sell for $1,363–$5,040 (the middle half of 42 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 Paul Cesar Helleu print?
Based on 138 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Cesar Helleu print is $2,160. 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 Paul Cesar Helleu's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Cesar Helleu print is $18,000.
What is the average price of a Paul Cesar Helleu work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Cesar Helleu work on paper is $2,462. 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 Paul Cesar Helleu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Cesar Helleu work on paper is $66,474.
What is the average price of a small Paul Cesar Helleu print?
Based on 81 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Cesar Helleu print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,680, 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 Paul Cesar Helleu print?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Cesar Helleu print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,995, 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 Paul Cesar Helleu's auction record?
Paul Cesar Helleu's auction record is $124,853, set in 2016.
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