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Robert Mapplethorpe Photographs: Auction Prices

American · 1946–1989

ArtSell has recorded 327 auction results for Robert Mapplethorpe photographs between 2007 and 2026, of which 287 sold (88% sell-through). Prices realised range from $417 to $400,683, with a median of $16,443 across 287 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 4 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $400,683 for “Double Tiger Lily” at Phillips in 2018.

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  1. Robert Mapplethorpe, Self-Portrait, c. 1973, Polaroid
    Self-Portrait, c. 1973
    Photograph
    4½ h x 3¼ w in (11 x 8 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 112
    $8,960≈ £6,692≈ €7,808Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Robert Mapplethorpe, Erection, 1979, Gelatin silver print, printed
    Erection, 1979
    Photograph
    35 x 35.3 cm (50.4 x 40.3 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 654
    €10,795≈ $12,565≈ £9,330Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Lempertz ↗
  3. Robert Mapplethorpe, Self Portrait, 1980, gelatin silver print, mounted
    Self Portrait, 1980
    Photograph · ed. 3/15
    image 35.5 x 35.5 cm (13 7/8 x 13 7/8 in.) sheet 50.4 x 40.3 cm (19 7/8 x 15 7/8 in.) frame 74.8 x 74 cm (29 1/2 x 29 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    £70,950≈ $96,095≈ €81,561Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Robert Mapplethorpe, Self Portrait, 1980, Gelatin silver print
    Self Portrait, 1980
    Photograph · ed. 13/15
    35.5 x 35.5 cm (13 7/8 x 13 7/8 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    £70,950≈ $96,095≈ €81,561Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Robert Mapplethorpe, Tulips, 1977, Gelatin silver print, printed 1977
    Tulips, 1977
    Photograph · ed. 3/3
    14 x 14 in. (35.6 x 35.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 197
    $49,020≈ £36,460≈ €41,858Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Robert Mapplethorpe, Rose, 1987, Dye transfer print, flush-mounted
    Rose, 1987
    Photograph · ed. 5/7
    19 1/8 x 18 3/4 in. (48.6 x 47.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 194
    $20,640≈ £15,351≈ €17,624Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Robert Mapplethorpe, Tulip, 1984, Gelatin silver print, printed 1984
    Tulip, 1984
    Photograph · ed. 4/10
    15 x 15 1/8 in. (38.1 x 38.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 186
    $11,610≈ £8,635≈ €9,914Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Robert Mapplethorpe, African Daisy, 1982, Gelatin silver print, printed 1982
    African Daisy, 1982
    Photograph · ed. 6/10
    15 1/8 x 15 1/8 in. (38.4 x 38.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 60
    $18,060≈ £13,433≈ €15,421Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Robert Mapplethorpe, Ken Moody, 1983, Gelatin silver print, printed 1983
    Ken Moody, 1983
    Photograph · ed. 5/10
    15 1/8 x 15 1/8 in. (38.4 x 38.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 59
    $21,930≈ £16,311≈ €18,726Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Robert Mapplethorpe, Jack in the Pulpit, 1988, Gelatin silver print, printed 1988
    Jack in the Pulpit, 1988
    Photograph · ed. 6/10
    23 x 19 1/4 in. (58.4 x 48.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 56
    $45,150≈ £33,581≈ €38,553Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Robert Mapplethorpe, Lydia, 1985, Gelatin silver print, printed 1985
    Lydia, 1985
    Photograph · ed. 6/10
    19 1/8 x 15 1/4 in. (48.6 x 38.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 26
    $25,800≈ £19,189≈ €22,031Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  12. Robert Mapplethorpe, Chest / Livingston, 1987, Selenium-toned gelatin silver print; flush-mounted, the photographer's copyright/reproduction rights stamp
    Chest / Livingston, 1987
    Photograph
    19 1/8 x 23 1/8 in. (48.5 x 58.7 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 34
    $11,520≈ £8,582≈ €9,859Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  13. Robert Mapplethorpe, Flowers (Orchid), 1986, Gelatin silver print; signed
    Flowers (Orchid), 1986
    Photograph · ed. 2/10
    19 1/4 by 19 1/4 in. (48.9 x 48.9 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 11
    $19,200≈ £14,304≈ €16,431Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
  14. Robert Mapplethorpe, Hyacinth, 1986, Gelatin silver print; signed
    Hyacinth, 1986
    Photograph · ed. 3/10
    19 1/4 by 19 1/4 in. (48.9 x 48.9 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 10
    $38,400≈ £28,608≈ €32,863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
  15. Robert Mapplethorpe, Irises, 1986, Gelatin silver print; signed
    Irises, 1986
    Photograph · ed. 3/10
    19 1/4 by 19 1/4 in. (48.9 x 48.9 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 9
    $51,200≈ £38,143≈ €43,817Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Bonhams ↗
  16. Robert Mapplethorpe, Flower, 1985, Vintage. Gelatinesilberabzug von 1985 auf Karton
    Flower, 1985
    Photograph · Board
    38,4 x 38,6cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 279
    €17,160≈ $20,022≈ £15,042Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  17. Robert Mapplethorpe, Tulips (Just to Thank You), 1987, Gelatinesilberabzug
    Tulips (Just to Thank You), 1987
    Photograph
    12,8 x 17,8cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 277
    €8,580≈ $10,011≈ £7,521Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  18. Robert Mapplethorpe, Marty + Veronica, 1982, Gelatin silver print, printed
    Marty + Veronica, 1982
    Photograph
    38.5 x 38.5 cm (50.2 x 40.2 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 669
    €6,300≈ $7,351≈ £5,522Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–6,000View at Lempertz ↗
  19. Robert Mapplethorpe, Amaryllis, 1985, Ink jet print, printed in 1999 for the London "Classic Garden magazine" on double-weight semi-glossy paper
    Amaryllis, 1985
    Photograph · Paper
    32 x 32 cm
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 201
    €380≈ $438≈ £335HammerSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  20. Robert Mapplethorpe, Tulip, 1984, Gelatin silver print, printed 2004
    Tulip, 1984
    Photograph
    15 1/8 x 15 in. (38.4 x 38.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 267
    $54,180≈ £40,517≈ €46,663Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Robert Mapplethorpe, Lisa Lyon, 1981, Gelatin silver print, printed 1981
    Lisa Lyon, 1981
    Photograph · ed. 3/10
    15 1/8 x 15 1/8 in. (38.4 x 38.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 266
    $18,060≈ £13,506≈ €15,554Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Robert Mapplethorpe, Orchid, 1988, Gelatin silver print, printed 1988
    Orchid, 1988
    Photograph · ed. 1/10
    19 1/8 x 19 1/4 in. (48.6 x 48.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 265
    $45,150≈ £33,765≈ €38,886Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Robert Mapplethorpe, Lisa Lyon, 1982, Gelatin silver print
    Lisa Lyon, 1982
    Photograph · ed. 5/10
    38.4 x 38.4 cm (15 1/8 x 15 1/8 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 260
    $23,220≈ £17,365≈ €19,998Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Robert Mapplethorpe, Ken Moody & Robert Sherman, 1984, Gelatin silver print, printed 1989
    Ken Moody & Robert Sherman, 1984
    Photograph · ed. 10/10
    14 7/8 x 15 1/8 in. (37.8 x 38.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 259
    $41,280≈ £30,870≈ €35,552Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Robert Mapplethorpe, Calla Lilies, 1983, Gelatin silver print, printed 1983
    Calla Lilies, 1983
    Photograph · ed. 1/10
    15 1/8 x 15 1/8 in. (38.4 x 38.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 258
    $70,950≈ £53,059≈ €61,106Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Robert Mapplethorpe, Andy Warhol, 1983, Gelatin silver print, printed 1983
    Andy Warhol, 1983
    Photograph · ed. 5/10
    19 x 14 7/8 in. (48.3 x 37.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 116
    $25,800≈ £19,294≈ €22,220Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Robert Mapplethorpe, Calla Lily, 1984, Gelatin silver print, printed 1984
    Calla Lily, 1984
    Photograph · ed. 4/10
    15 1/8 x 15 1/8 in. (38.4 x 38.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 115
    $38,700≈ £28,941≈ €33,330Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Robert Mapplethorpe, Orchid, 1988, gelatin silver print, mounted
    Orchid, 1988
    Photograph · ed. 3/10
    image 48.8 x 48.7 cm (19 1/4 x 19 1/8 in.) sheet 60.5 x 50.5 cm (23 7/8 x 19 7/8 in.) frame 76.6 x 76.5 cm (30 1/8 x 30 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 29
    £21,590≈ $29,388≈ €25,319Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Robert Mapplethorpe, Phillip Prioleau, 1979, Gelatin silver print
    Phillip Prioleau, 1979
    Photograph
    35.1 x 35.5 cm (50.3 x 40.3 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 769
    €8,316≈ $9,430≈ £6,995Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–9,000View at Lempertz ↗
  30. Robert Mapplethorpe, Kathleen Turner, 1982, Gelatin Silver Print
    Kathleen Turner, 1982
    Photograph · ed. 3/10
    H 15" W 15.1"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1027
    $8,000≈ £6,047≈ €7,042HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  31. Robert Mapplethorpe, Tarantula, 1988, Gelatin silver print Cm
    Tarantula, 1988
    Photograph
    Bertolami Fine Art · · Lot 95
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €10,000–20,000View at Bertolami Fine Art ↗
  32. Robert Mapplethorpe, Roses, 1987, Oversized gelatin silver print
    Roses, 1987
    Photograph
    30 5/8 x 36 7/8 in. (77.8 x 93.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 123
    $46,990≈ £36,300≈ €43,497Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Robert Mapplethorpe, Untitled (Gyles Fontaine), circa 1973, Unique Polaroid print
    Untitled (Gyles Fontaine), circa 1973
    Photograph
    4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (11.4 x 8.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 118
    $9,525≈ £7,358≈ €8,817Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Robert Mapplethorpe, Alistair Butler, 1980, Gelatin silver print, printed 2013
    Alistair Butler, 1980
    Photograph
    13 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. (34.9 x 34.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 115
    $7,620≈ £5,886≈ €7,054Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Robert Mapplethorpe, Thomas, 1986, Gelatin silver print
    Thomas, 1986
    Photograph · ed. 3/10
    22 3/4 x 19 in. (57.8 x 48.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 80
    $12,700≈ £9,811≈ €11,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Robert Mapplethorpe, Bird of Paradise, 1981, gelatin silver print
    Bird of Paradise, 1981
    Photograph
    13⅞ h x 14 w in (35 x 36 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 107
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  37. Robert Mapplethorpe, David Hockney, 1976, gelatin silver print
    David Hockney, 1976
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    19 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. (50.2 x 40 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 176
    $16,510≈ £13,100≈ €15,858Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Robert Mapplethorpe, Thomas, 1986, vintage gelatin silver print
    Thomas, 1986
    Photograph
    19¼ h x 19¼ w in (49 x 49 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 172
    $5,670≈ £4,455≈ €5,405Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  39. Robert Mapplethorpe, Orchid with Palmetto Leaf, 1982, gelatin silver print
    Orchid with Palmetto Leaf, 1982
    Photograph
    15⅛ h x 15⅛ w in (38 x 38 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 178
    $6,550≈ £5,147≈ €6,243Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  40. Robert Mapplethorpe, Portrait of Ashton Hawkins, 1985, gelatin silver print
    Portrait of Ashton Hawkins, 1985
    Photograph
    9⅞ h x 9⅞ w in (25 x 25 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 179
    $1,512≈ £1,188≈ €1,441Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  41. Robert Mapplethorpe, Snakeman, 1981, gelatin silver print
    Snakeman, 1981
    Photograph · ed. 15/15
    image 18 x 14 in. (45.7 x 35.6 cm) sheet 20 x 15 7/8 in. (50.8 x 40.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 135
    $19,050≈ £15,030≈ €18,131Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Robert Mapplethorpe, Lisa Lyon, 1982, Gelatinesilberabzug
    Lisa Lyon, 1982
    Photograph
    48,5 x 38,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 660
    €7,920≈ $8,341≈ £6,605Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  43. Robert Mapplethorpe, Eggplant, 1985, Platinum-palladium print
    Eggplant, 1985
    Photograph · ed. 2/3
    49 x 49.5 cm (19 1/4 x 19 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 39
    £38,100≈ $48,158≈ €45,752Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Robert Mapplethorpe, Thomas and Tara, 1986, Gelatin silver print
    Thomas and Tara, 1986
    Photograph · ed. 8/10
    58.4 x 48.7 cm (22 7/8 x 19 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 18
    £10,160≈ $12,842≈ €12,200Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  45. Robert Mapplethorpe, Tulip, 1982, Gelatin silver print, mounted
    Tulip, 1982
    Photograph · ed. 6/10
    38.5 x 38.5 cm (15 1/8 x 15 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 17
    £17,780≈ $22,474≈ €21,351Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Robert Mapplethorpe, Calla Lily, 1985, Gelatin silver print, mounted
    Calla Lily, 1985
    Photograph · ed. 4/10
    38.5 x 38.5 cm (15 1/8 x 15 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 16
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £35,000–55,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Robert Mapplethorpe, Baby's Breath, gelatin silver print
    Baby's Breath
    Photograph · ed. 1/10
    sight: approx 15"h, 15 1/8"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 1170
    $21,000≈ £16,217≈ €19,495HammerSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–15,000View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  48. Robert Mapplethorpe, Ken Moody, 1985, vintage gelatin silver print mounted to paperboard
    Ken Moody, 1985
    Photograph · Paper
    19 h x 15 w in (48 x 38 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 106
    $11,970≈ £9,219≈ €11,062Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  49. Robert Mapplethorpe, Rose, 1987, Dye transfer print, flush-mounted
    Rose, 1987
    Photograph · ed. 5/7
    19 1/8 x 18 3/4 in. (48.6 x 47.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 333
    $20,320≈ £15,529≈ €18,545Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Robert Mapplethorpe, Eggs, 1989, Gelatin silver print, printed 1989
    Eggs, 1989
    Photograph
    15 1/4 x 15 1/4 in. (38.7 x 38.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 332
    $10,160≈ £7,765≈ €9,273Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗

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