Robert Mapplethorpe Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1946–1989

ArtSell has recorded 3 auction results for Robert Mapplethorpe works on paper between 2025 and 2026, of which 3 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,794 to $20,320, with a median of $3,810 across 3 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $20,320 for “Blue Rose” at Rago Auctions in 2026.

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1. 
   Blue Rose

   toned gravure on Arches · Paper

   19¾ h x 19¾ w in (50 x 50 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Feb 12, 2026 · Lot 119
   $20,320≈ £14,907≈ €17,113Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
2. 
   Untitled #4, from Ken Moody Portfolio, 1985

   Watercolor · Paper

   I. 21 7/8 x 17 3/4 in. (55.6 x 45.1 cm) S. 29 1/2 x 24 7/8 in. (74.9 x 63.2 cm)

   Phillips · Jun 24, 2025 · Lot 198
   $2,794≈ £2,053≈ €2,407Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Untitled #5, from Ken Moody Portfolio, 1985

   Watercolor · Paper

   I. 22 3/4 x 18 1/2 in. (57.8 x 47 cm) S. 29 5/8 x 24 1/2 in. (75.2 x 62.2 cm)

   Phillips · Jun 24, 2025 · Lot 197
   $3,810≈ £2,799≈ €3,283Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗

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