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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Helburn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-helburn (updated 2026-11-01).

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.