Robert Helmer (1922–1990)
Robert Helmer is an American artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $800. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Helmer sold in 2026 for $1,187, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Robert Helmer on OpeningBid →What is a Robert Helmer work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Helmer work is $800.
The median Robert Helmer painting sells for $1,673 across 7 lots.
The median Robert Helmer work on paper sells for $644 across 6 lots.
The median Robert Helmer print sells for $403 across 5 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 | 5 | $403 | $468 | — | 2024-07-18 |
| Paintings | 8 | $1,673† | $2,562 | 87.5% | 2023-04-22 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $644 | $976 | — | 2018-03-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $5,250† | $5,250† | — | 2023-04-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Robert Helmer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $403. Paintings (8 lots) median $1,673, record $2,562. A typical Robert Helmer painting sells for around 4.2× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $488–$880 | $800 | $976 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $5,250† |
| Paintings | 2018 | $2,562 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,200† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $976 |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $880 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $468 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $416 |
† 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 Helmer worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Helmer work is $800. The median Robert Helmer painting sells for $1,673 across 7 lots. The median Robert Helmer work on paper sells for $644 across 6 lots. The median Robert Helmer print sells for $403 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Robert Helmer's auction record?
Robert Helmer's auction record is $5,250, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,250 (buyer's premium not included).
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