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# Sophie von Hellermann (b. 1975)

## What is Sophie von Hellermann’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Sophie von Hellermann at 9 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,345 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,830–$11,729, n=10). The auction record is $27,557 for When He Came... (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | When He Came..., 2001 | Acrylic on canvas | $27,557 | Christie's | Jun 2004 |
| 2 | The Card Players, 2023 | Acrylic paint | $22,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2024 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2004 | Oil paint | $19,975 | Phillips | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | Postproductionerds, 2000 | Acrylic on canvas | $19,400 | Christie's | Sep 2005 |
| 5 | Mick Jagger, 2002 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $18,164 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Birthday Party, 2020 | Acrylic paint | $16,200 | Phillips | Sep 2023 |
| 7 | Surfing on the Shoulders of Giants, 2022 | Acrylic on canvas | $15,480 | Phillips | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Ohne Titel (Acryl auf Leinwand), 1997 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $15,136 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Antastasia on the Deck, 2000 | Acrylic paint | $13,931 | Christie's | Apr 2009 |
| 10 | Leading Lady, 2001 | Acrylic on canvas | $13,903 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $10,069 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $10,069 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $3,671 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sophie von Hellermann is a German artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $9,922. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Sophie von Hellermann sold in 2026 for $15,480, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sophie von Hellermann work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sophie von Hellermann work is $9,922.

The median Sophie von Hellermann painting sells for $9,711 across 36 lots.

The median Sophie von Hellermann print sells for $888 across 1 lots.

The median Sophie von Hellermann work on paper sells for $11,682 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Sophie von Hellermann paintings typically sell for $6,051–$13,931 (the middle half of 33 sold 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 | 1 | $888 | $888 | — | 2021-11-02 |
| Paintings | 39 | $9,711‡ | $27,557 | 92.3% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $11,682 | $11,682 | — | 2021-12-21 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Sophie von Hellermann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $888. Paintings (39 lots) median $9,711, record $27,557. A typical Sophie von Hellermann painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 33 | $6,051–$13,931‡ | $10,216‡ | $27,557 |

‡ 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 | 2004 | $27,557 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $22,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $11,682 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $888 |

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 Sophie von Hellermann worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sophie von Hellermann work is $9,922. The median Sophie von Hellermann painting sells for $9,711 across 36 lots. The median Sophie von Hellermann print sells for $888 across 1 lots. The median Sophie von Hellermann work on paper sells for $11,682 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Sophie von Hellermann paintings typically sell for $6,051–$13,931 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Sophie von Hellermann painting?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sophie von Hellermann painting is $9,711. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Sophie von Hellermann's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sophie von Hellermann painting is $27,557.

### What is the average price of a large Sophie von Hellermann painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Sophie von Hellermann painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $10,216, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Sophie von Hellermann's auction record?

Sophie von Hellermann's auction record is $27,557, set in 2004.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.