> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/riva-helfond-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# Riva Helfond (1910–2002)

Riva Helfond is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,100.

A work by Riva Helfond sold in 2024 for $2,142, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Riva Helfond work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Riva Helfond work is $1,100.

The median Riva Helfond print sells for $1,050 across 6 lots.

The median Riva Helfond painting sells for $1,625 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $1,050 | $3,500 | 85.7% | 2024-11-19 |
| Paintings | 3 | $1,625 | $2,250 | — | 2024-06-06 |

Riva Helfond's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $1,050 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $1,625, record $2,250.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $790–$1,882 | $1,050 | $3,500 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,500 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,142 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,625 |

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 Riva Helfond worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Riva Helfond work is $1,100. The median Riva Helfond print sells for $1,050 across 6 lots. The median Riva Helfond painting sells for $1,625 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Riva Helfond's auction record?

Riva Helfond's auction record is $3,500, set in 2021.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Riva Helfond auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/riva-helfond-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.