Edward Mapplethorpe Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

b. 1960

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Of the 5 lots by Edward Mapplethorpe (photographs) recorded at auction between 2014 and 2020, 5 found a buyer (100%). Across 5 sales with a published price, the typical result was $3.6kSign up free to see to $4.4kSign up free to see (median $4kSign up free to see). The auction record in our data is Annie Lennox, sold at Artcurial in May 2014 for $8.4kSign up free to see. Most results come from Artcurial (4) and Wright (1).

€6,110≈ $8,372≈ £4,974Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumAnnie LennoxArtcurial5auction results2014–2020years recorded100%sold$4kSign up free to seemedian price

Edward Mapplethorpe photographs prices at a glance

Auction results
5 2014–2020
Price range
$3.2k–$8.4kSign up free to see
Median price
$4kSign up free to see 5 sold
Most recent sale
$4.4kSign up free to see Jun 2020, Wright
Record sale
$8.4kSign up free to see 2014, Artcurial

Recent sales: Torso/Heather C. · MELODY · UNTITLED, 1988

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Edward Mapplethorpe photographs: key figures

Auction results
5
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2014–2020
Median price
$4kSign up free to see
Record price
$8.4kSign up free to see Annie Lennox, Artcurial, May 2014

Top auction houses: Artcurial (4), Wright (1)

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  1. Torso/Heather C. by Edward Mapplethorpe, 1992, gelatin silver print, sold Jun 2020
    Torso/Heather C., 1992
    Photograph
    23¼ h x 19¼ w in (59 x 49 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 193
    $4,375≈ £3,521≈ €3,906Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000View at Wright ↗
  2. MELODY by Edward Mapplethorpe, 1990, Tirage argentique d'époque, sold Oct 2015
    MELODY, 1990
    Photograph
    Artcurial · · Lot 172
    €3,640≈ $4,026≈ £2,626Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Artcurial ↗
  3. UNTITLED, 1988 by Edward Mapplethorpe, Tirage argentique réalisé en 1990, sold Jun 2015
    UNTITLED, 1988
    Photograph
    Artcurial · · Lot 37
    €2,860≈ $3,184≈ £2,026Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Artcurial ↗
  4. Shoes, 1989 by Edward Mapplethorpe, Tirage argentique d'époque, sold May 2014
    Shoes, 1989
    Photograph
    Artcurial · · Lot 142
    €2,600≈ $3,563≈ £2,116Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Artcurial ↗
  5. Annie Lennox by Edward Mapplethorpe, 1989, Tirage argentique d'époque, sold May 2014
    Annie Lennox, 1989
    Photograph
    Artcurial · · Lot 22
    €6,110≈ $8,372≈ £4,974Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–2,000View at Artcurial ↗

Questions about Edward Mapplethorpe photographs

How much is an Edward Mapplethorpe photograph worth?

Edward Mapplethorpe photographs in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $3,184 and $8,372, with a median of $4,026; half of the 5 priced sales were between $3,563 and $4,375. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Edward Mapplethorpe photograph sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $8,372 for “Annie Lennox”, sold at Artcurial in May 2014.

How much do Edward Mapplethorpe photographs sell for?

Over the whole record (2014–2020) the median is $4,026.

How often do Edward Mapplethorpe photographs sell at auction?

100% of the 5 photographs offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Edward Mapplethorpe photographs sold?

Most of the 5 recorded results come from Artcurial (4), Wright (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell an Edward Mapplethorpe photograph?

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