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# Werner Heldt (1904–1954)

Werner Heldt is a German artist with 100 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $2,950. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Werner Heldt is recorded as sold in 2025 for $6,295; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Werner Heldt works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Werner Heldt work worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Werner Heldt work is $2,950.

The median Werner Heldt work on paper sells for $3,798 across 30 lots.

The median Werner Heldt print sells for $688 across 22 lots.

The median Werner Heldt painting sells for $43,114 across 8 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Werner Heldt prints typically sell for $423–$1,478 (the middle half of 22 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 | 36 | $688‡ | $3,978‡ | 61.1% | 2026-06-06 |
| Paintings | 13 | $43,114‡ | $176,141 | 61.5% | 2025-07-16 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $3,798‡ | $46,632‡ | 68.2% | 2025-07-16 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,343‡ | $1,343‡ | — | 2015-06-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $119,273‡ | $176,141 | — | 2025-07-16 |

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

Werner Heldt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (36 lots) median $688 with 61.1% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $43,114, record $176,141. A typical Werner Heldt painting sells for around 63× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $119,273.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $423–$1,478‡ | $688‡ | $3,978‡ |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $68,676–$164,146‡ | $74,399‡ | $176,141 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,989–$6,295‡ | $3,315‡ | $20,000‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $3,099–$7,727‡ | $4,767‡ | $46,632‡ |

‡ 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 | 2019 | $176,141 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $164,146 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $46,632‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $20,000‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,978‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,635‡ |
| Photography | 2015 | $1,343‡ |

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

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 Werner Heldt worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Werner Heldt work is $2,950. The median Werner Heldt work on paper sells for $3,798 across 30 lots. The median Werner Heldt print sells for $688 across 22 lots. The median Werner Heldt painting sells for $43,114 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Werner Heldt prints typically sell for $423–$1,478 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Werner Heldt work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Werner Heldt work on paper is $3,798. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Werner Heldt's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Werner Heldt work on paper is $46,632. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Werner Heldt print?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Werner Heldt print is $688. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Werner Heldt's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Werner Heldt print is $3,978. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Werner Heldt painting?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Werner Heldt painting is $43,114. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Werner Heldt's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Werner Heldt painting is $176,141.

### What is the average price of a small Werner Heldt print?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Werner Heldt print (small (under 50 cm)) is $688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Werner Heldt work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Werner Heldt work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,315, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Werner Heldt's auction record?

Werner Heldt's auction record is $176,141, set in 2019.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Werner Heldt auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/werner-heldt (updated 2026-11-02).

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.