Paul Helleu (1859–1927)
Paul Helleu is a French artist with 289 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,873. 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 Helleu is recorded as sold in 2025 for $2,257; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Helleu on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Helleu work worth?
Across 214 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Helleu work is $1,873.
The median Paul Helleu print sells for $1,746 across 186 lots.
The median Paul Helleu work on paper sells for $3,898 across 24 lots.
The median Paul Helleu painting sells for $177,585 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Paul Helleu prints typically sell for $884–$2,806 (the middle half of 91 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Helleu prints typically sell for $1,024–$3,960 (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 | 243 | $1,746†‡ | $13,000 | 76.5% | 2025-10-30 |
| Paintings | 1 | $177,585 | $177,585 | — | 2013-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $3,898†‡ | $53,731 | 60% | 2025-09-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $13,000†‡ | $177,585 | — | 2025-05-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paul Helleu's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (243 lots) median $1,746 with 76.5% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $177,585, record $177,585. A typical Paul Helleu painting sells for around 102× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $13,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 91 | $884–$2,806†‡ | $1,760†‡ | $12,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 82 | $1,024–$3,960†‡ | $1,938†‡ | $13,000 |
† 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) | 11 | $1,554–$5,650†‡ | $3,281†‡ | $7,820 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,288–$18,553‡ | $4,137‡ | $53,731 |
† 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 | 2013 | $177,585 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $53,731 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $26,530 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $13,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $12,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Helleu worth?
Across 214 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Helleu work is $1,873. The median Paul Helleu print sells for $1,746 across 186 lots. The median Paul Helleu work on paper sells for $3,898 across 24 lots. The median Paul Helleu painting sells for $177,585 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Paul Helleu prints typically sell for $884–$2,806 (the middle half of 91 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Paul Helleu prints typically sell for $1,024–$3,960 (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 Paul Helleu print?
Based on 186 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Helleu print is $1,746. 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 Helleu's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Helleu print is $13,000.
What is the average price of a Paul Helleu work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Helleu work on paper is $3,898. 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 Helleu's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Helleu work on paper is $53,731.
What is the average price of a small Paul Helleu print?
Based on 91 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Helleu print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,760, 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 Helleu print?
Based on 82 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Helleu print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,938, 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 Helleu's auction record?
Paul Helleu's auction record is $177,585, set in 2013.
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