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# Robert Helm (1943–2008)

Robert Helm is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $838. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Helm sold in 2021 for $1,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Robert Helm work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Helm work is $838.

The median Robert Helm print sells for $637 across 1 lots.

The median Robert Helm sculpture sells for $4,800 across 1 lots.

The median Robert Helm painting sells for $1,040 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $637 | $637 | 50% | 2020-12-10 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,040 | $1,040 | — | 2021-06-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $4,800 | $4,800 | — | 2008-05-05 |

Robert Helm's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $637 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,040, record $1,040.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $4,800 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,040 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $637 |

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 Robert Helm worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Helm work is $838. The median Robert Helm print sells for $637 across 1 lots. The median Robert Helm sculpture sells for $4,800 across 1 lots. The median Robert Helm painting sells for $1,040 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Robert Helm's auction record?

Robert Helm's auction record is $4,800, set in 2008.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Robert Helm auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/robert-helm (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.