Robert Helman (1910–1990)
What is Robert Helman’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 79 auction results for Robert Helman at 22 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $621 including buyer’s premium (middle half $511–$700, n=6). The auction record is $10,029 for Victory (2020, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victory, 1980 | Oil and wax on canvas | $10,029 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2020 |
| 2 | Untitled | Huile sur toile | $8,327 | Artcurial | Oct 2011 |
| 3 | FORET, 1965 | Signée en bas à droite "Helman" | $5,717 | Artcurial | Dec 2012 |
| 4 | SURINDEPENDENTS, 1947 | Huile sur toile | $5,442 | Artcurial | Feb 2008 |
| 5 | Composition | Huile sur toile | $3,962 | Artcurial | May 2009 |
| 6 | Composition, 1973 | Huile sur toile | $3,466 | Artcurial | May 2009 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $3,016 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | COMPOSITION | Huile sur toile | $2,603 | Artcurial | Oct 2011 |
| 9 | Untitled | Huile sur toile | $2,603 | Artcurial | Oct 2011 |
| 10 | COMPOSITION | Huile sur toile | $2,176 | Artcurial | Feb 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $1,497 |
| Other | 6 | $528 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $350 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $443 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $435 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 79 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Robert Helman is a French artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $680. 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 Robert Helman sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,078 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Helman on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Helman work worth?
Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Helman work is $680.
The median Robert Helman painting sells for $1,090 across 50 lots.
The median Robert Helman work on paper sells for $335 across 11 lots.
The median Robert Helman print sells for $89 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Helman paintings typically sell for $414–$1,546 (the middle half of 27 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 | 7 | $89† | $330 | 71.4% | 2024-12-17 |
| Paintings | 53 | $1,090†‡ | $10,029 | 94.3% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $335†‡ | $1,025† | — | 2026-06-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $425 | $1,388 | — | 2016-09-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $7,022 | $10,029 | — | 2020-09-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Robert Helman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $89 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (53 lots) median $1,090, record $10,029. A typical Robert Helman painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $7,022.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $384–$773†‡ | $443†‡ | $885† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $414–$1,546†‡ | $789†‡ | $3,016 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,606–$3,838†‡ | $2,660†‡ | $10,029 |
† 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) | 7 | $266–$549†‡ | $335†‡ | $1,025† |
† 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 | 2020 | $10,029 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $8,327 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $1,388 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,025† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $817 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $504 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $330 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $181 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Helman worth?
Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Helman work is $680. The median Robert Helman painting sells for $1,090 across 50 lots. The median Robert Helman work on paper sells for $335 across 11 lots. The median Robert Helman print sells for $89 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Helman paintings typically sell for $414–$1,546 (the middle half of 27 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 Robert Helman painting?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Helman painting is $1,090. 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 Robert Helman's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Helman painting is $10,029.
What is the average price of a Robert Helman work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Helman work on paper is $335. 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 Robert Helman's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Helman work on paper is $1,025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,025 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Robert Helman painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Helman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $789, 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 Robert Helman's auction record?
Robert Helman's auction record is $10,029, set in 2020.
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