Robert Mapplethorpe Photographs: Value & Auction Prices

1946–1989

ArtSell has recorded 330 auction results for Robert Mapplethorpe photographs between 2007 and 2026, and 290 of them sold (88%). Half of the priced sales fell between $8.2kSign up free to see and $29.6kSign up free to see, with a median of $16.3kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Double Tiger Lily, sold at Phillips in May 2018 for $401kSign up free to see. The houses with the most results are Phillips (225), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (21) and Lempertz (17).

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1. 
   Skull, 1988

   Photograph · ed. 5/10

   48.6 x 48.9 cm (19 1/8 x 19 1/4 in.)

   Phillips · Oct 4, 2018 · Lot 221
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Calla Lily, 1987

   Photograph · ed. 4/10

   19 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (48.9 x 48.9 cm)

   Phillips · Oct 4, 2018 · Lot 217
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   New York 1946 - Boston 1989 / Lucio, 1983

   Photograph

   38 x 38 cm

   Wannenes · Jun 7, 2018 · Lot 424
   Result not publishedEst. €6,000–8,000View at Wannenes ↗
4. 
   Protea, 1988

   Photograph

   48.7 x 48.8 cm (60.3 x 50.5 cm)

   Lempertz · Jun 1, 2018 · Lot 173
   €6,200≈ $7,235≈ £5,436Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–6,000View at Lempertz ↗
5. 
   Breasts, 1987

   Photograph

   48,8 × 48,7 cm

   Grisebach · May 30, 2018 · Lot 2041
   €15,000≈ $17,448≈ £13,125Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–18,000View at Grisebach ↗
6. 
   Ajitto, 1981

   Photograph

   45,4 × 35,6 cm

   Grisebach · May 30, 2018 · Lot 2045
   €17,500≈ $20,356≈ £15,312Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–10,000View at Grisebach ↗
7. 
   Double Tiger Lily, 1977

   Photograph

   Each image: 35.4 x 35.1 cm (13 7/8 x 13 7/8 in.) Frame: 58.3 x 107.5 cm (22 7/8 x 42 3/8 in.)

   Phillips · May 18, 2018 · Lot 17
   £297,000≈ $400,683≈ €340,109Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £150,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
8. 
   American Flag, 1987

   Photograph · ed. 2/10

   49 x 58.5 cm (19 1/4 x 23 in.)

   Phillips · May 18, 2018 · Lot 13
   £181,250≈ $244,524≈ €207,558Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Untitled (Patti Smith), 1973-1975

   Photograph

   Image: 11.2 x 8.8 cm (4 3/8 x 3 1/2 in.) Sheet: 14.5 x 10.6 cm (5 3/4 x 4 1/8 in.)

   Phillips · May 18, 2018 · Lot 1
   £16,250≈ $21,923≈ €18,609Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
10. 
    Bacchus, 1988

    Photograph · ed. 4/10

    19 1/8 x 19 1/4 in. (48.6 x 48.9 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 9, 2018 · Lot 171
    $32,500≈ £23,004≈ €26,414Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
11. 
    Feathers and Eggs, 1985

    Photograph · ed. 3/10

    15 1/8 x 15 1/8 in. (38.4 x 38.4 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 9, 2018 · Lot 170
    $17,500≈ £12,387≈ €14,223Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
12. 
    Snapdragons, 1979

    Photograph · ed. 3/10

    13 7/8 x 13 7/8 in. (35.2 x 35.2 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 9, 2018 · Lot 169
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
13. 
    Parrot Tulip, 1988

    Photograph · ed. AP

    19 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (48.9 x 48.9 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 9, 2018 · Lot 168
    $32,500≈ £23,004≈ €26,414Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
14. 
    Flower Arrangement, 1982

    Photograph · ed. 9/10

    15 1/8 x 15 1/4 in. (38.4 x 38.7 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 9, 2018 · Lot 166
    $15,000≈ £10,617≈ €12,191Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
15. 
    Grantley, 1984

    Photograph · ed. 4/10

    15 1/8 x 15 1/4 in. (38.4 x 38.7 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 9, 2018 · Lot 165
    $10,000≈ £7,078≈ €8,127Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Ken Moody, 1984

    Photograph

    24 x 20 3/4 in. (61 x 52.7 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 9, 2018 · Lot 164
    $25,000≈ £17,695≈ €20,319Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
17. 
    Lisa Lyon, 1982

    Photograph · ed. 4/10

    15 1/8 x 15 1/2 in. (38.4 x 39.4 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 9, 2018 · Lot 160
    $17,500≈ £12,387≈ €14,223Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
18. 
    Lily, 1989

    Photograph · ed. 2/5

    58.9 x 57 cm (23 1/4 x 22 1/2 in.)

    Phillips · Nov 2, 2017 · Lot 28
    £21,250≈ $27,901≈ €23,960Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
19. 
    Wheat, 1985

    Photograph · ed. 7/10

    15 1/8 x 15 1/4 in. (38.4 x 38.7 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 3, 2017 · Lot 276
    $16,250≈ £12,277≈ €13,826Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
20. 
    NYC Contemporary Ballet, 1980

    Photograph · ed. 3/15

    13 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. (34.9 x 34.9 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 3, 2017 · Lot 275
    $20,000≈ £15,110≈ €17,017Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
21. 
    Shell and Crystal, 1986

    Photograph · ed. 7/10

    19 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (48.9 x 48.9 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 3, 2017 · Lot 274
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
22. 
    Orchids, 1987

    Photograph · ed. 1/5

    22 5/8 x 22 in. (57.5 x 55.9 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 3, 2017 · Lot 273
    $50,000≈ £37,776≈ €42,542Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
23. 
    Thomas, 1987

    Photograph · ed. 3/10

    19 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (48.9 x 48.9 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 3, 2017 · Lot 272
    $52,500≈ £39,665≈ €44,669Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
24. 
    Flowers in Vase, 1985

    Photograph · ed. AP

    18 3/4 x 18 1/2 in. (47.6 x 47 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 3, 2017 · Lot 271
    $68,750≈ £51,942≈ €58,496Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $35,000–45,000View at Phillips ↗
25. 
    Leigh Lee, 1980

    Photograph

    13¾ h x 14 w in (35 x 36 cm)

    Wright · Jul 18, 2017 · Lot 228
    $7,500≈ £5,763≈ €6,491Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
26. 
    Leigh Lee, 1980

    Photograph

    13¾ h x 14 w in (35 x 36 cm)

    Wright · Jul 18, 2017 · Lot 225
    $8,125≈ £6,243≈ €7,032Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
27. 
    Chest, 1987

    Photograph · ed. 5/10

    48.2 x 58.1 cm (18 7/8 x 22 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · May 18, 2017 · Lot 69
    £15,000≈ $19,556≈ €17,572Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
28. 
    Orchid, 1987

    Photograph · ed. 4/10

    48.7 x 49 cm (19 1/8 x 19 1/4 in.)

    Phillips · May 18, 2017 · Lot 68
    £11,250≈ $14,667≈ €13,179Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
29. 
    Silver Dollar, 1988

    Photograph · ed. AP

    S. 19 7/8 x 23 3/4 in. (50.5 x 60.3 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 18, 2017 · Lot 29
    $6,875≈ £5,430≈ €6,436Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
30. 
    Jim, Sausalito, 1977

    Photograph · ed. 5/5

    13 3/4 x 13 7/8 in. (34.9 x 35.2 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 4, 2017 · Lot 284
    $32,500≈ £26,128≈ €30,514Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
31. 
    Thomas, 1986

    Photograph · ed. 6/10

    22 3/4 x 19 in. (57.8 x 48.3 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 4, 2017 · Lot 283
    $20,000≈ £16,078≈ €18,778Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
32. 
    Tulips, 1977

    Photograph

    Each 14 x 13 7/8 in. (35.6 x 35.2 cm) Overall 25 x 41 in. (63.5 x 104.1 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 4, 2017 · Lot 282
    $298,000≈ £239,569≈ €279,786Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
33. 
    Apples and Urn, 1987

    Photograph · ed. 1/7

    19 x 18 5/8 in. (48.3 x 47.3 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 4, 2017 · Lot 280
    $23,750≈ £19,093≈ €22,298Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
34. 
    Countess Katherine Cebrian, San Francisco, 1980

    Photograph

    35 × 35,5 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 30, 2016 · Lot 2175
    €4,375≈ $4,653≈ £3,730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Grisebach ↗
35. 
    Orchids, 1989

    Photograph · ed. 2/5

    56.5 x 56.5 cm (22 1/4 x 22 1/4 in.)

    Phillips · Nov 3, 2016 · Lot 19
    £23,750≈ $29,638≈ €26,787Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
36. 
    Andy Warhol, 1986

    Photograph · ed. 6/10

    19 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (48.9 x 48.9 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 5, 2016 · Lot 182
    $27,500≈ £21,625≈ €24,529Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
37. 
    Untitled (Vibert Williams), 1984

    Photograph

    19 x 15 1/8 in. (48.3 x 38.4 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 5, 2016 · Lot 176
    $13,750≈ £10,812≈ €12,265Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
38. 
    Lisa Marie, 1987

    Photograph · ed. 2/2

    48 x 40 in. (121.9 x 101.6 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 5, 2016 · Lot 17
    $125,000≈ £98,294≈ €111,498Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
39. 
    Calla Lily, 1984

    Photograph · ed. 4/10

    38.2 x 38.4 cm (15 x 15 1/8 in.)

    Phillips · May 19, 2016 · Lot 107
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £35,000–45,000View at Phillips ↗
40. 
    Andy Warhol, 1986

    Photograph · ed. AP

    38.4 x 38.4 cm (15 1/8 x 15 1/8 in.)

    Phillips · May 19, 2016 · Lot 95
    £37,500≈ $54,825≈ €48,964Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
41. 
    Calla Lily, 1986

    Photograph · ed. 2/10

    Image: 48.6 x 48.8 cm (19 1/8 x 19 1/4 in.) Sheet: 60.4 x 50.6 cm (23 3/4 x 19 7/8 in.)

    Phillips · May 19, 2016 · Lot 60
    £77,500≈ $113,305≈ €101,192Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
42. 
    Self Portrait, 1988

    Photograph · ed. 3/10

    Image: 27.9 x 58.4 cm (10 7/8 x 22 7/8 in.) Sheet: 50.4 x 60.2 cm (19 7/8 x 23 3/4 in.)

    Phillips · May 19, 2016 · Lot 59
    £75,000≈ $109,650≈ €97,928Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
43. 
    Thomas, 1987

    Photograph · ed. 6/10

    49 x 48.7 cm (19 1/4 x 19 1/8 in.)

    Phillips · May 19, 2016 · Lot 15
    £16,250≈ $23,758≈ €21,218Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
44. 
    Peter Reed, 1980

    Photograph · ed. 9/15

    35.2 x 35.6 cm (13 7/8 x 14 in.)

    Phillips · Apr 4, 2016 · Lot 253
    $8,125≈ £5,693≈ €7,140Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
45. 
    Patti Smith (Still Moving), 1978

    Photograph · ed. 1/10

    14 x 14 in. (35.6 x 35.6 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 4, 2016 · Lot 252
    $13,750≈ £9,634≈ €12,083Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
46. 
    Z Portfolio

    Photograph · Paper · ed. 18/25

    Each 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (19.1 x 19.1 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 4, 2016 · Lot 251
    $52,500≈ £36,785≈ €46,134Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $35,000–45,000View at Phillips ↗
47. 
    Michael, 1987

    Photograph · ed. 1/10

    19 1/8 x 19 1/8 in. (48.6 x 48.6 cm)

    Phillips · Apr 4, 2016 · Lot 203
    $27,500≈ £19,268≈ €24,165Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
48. 
    Tulips, 1983

    Photograph · ed. 2/10

    38.6 x 38.6 cm (15 1/4 x 15 1/4 in.)

    Phillips · Nov 6, 2015 · Lot 92
    £25,000≈ $37,845≈ €34,835Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £18,000–22,000View at Phillips ↗
49. 
    Self Portrait, 1980

    Photograph · ed. 2/15

    35.7 x 35.7 cm (14 x 14 in.)

    Phillips · Nov 6, 2015 · Lot 37
    £98,500≈ $149,109≈ €137,251Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
50. 
    Lisa Lyon, 1982

    Photograph · ed. AP

    48.6 x 38.7 cm (19 1/8 x 15 1/4 in.)

    Phillips · Oct 8, 2015 · Lot 231
    $2,500≈ £1,636≈ €2,221Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗

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