William Helburn (1924–2020)
William Helburn is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $4,016. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Helburn sold in 2022 for $7,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Helburn on OpeningBid →What is a William Helburn work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Helburn work is $4,016.
The median William Helburn photograph sells for $3,570 across 9 lots.
The median William Helburn print sells for $8,750 across 3 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 | 4 | $8,750† | $20,000 | 75% | 2023-10-20 |
| Photography | 13 | $3,570 | $7,500 | 69.2% | 2025-04-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,315–$7,500 | $3,570 | $7,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $20,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $8,750 |
| Photography | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Photography | 2022 | $7,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Helburn worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Helburn work is $4,016. The median William Helburn photograph sells for $3,570 across 9 lots. The median William Helburn print sells for $8,750 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a William Helburn photograph?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Helburn photograph is $3,570.
What is William Helburn's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Helburn photograph is $7,500.
What is William Helburn's auction record?
William Helburn's auction record is $20,000, set in 2016.
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