> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/art-tapley-melvin · updated 2026-11-01

# (ART.) TAPLEY, MELVIN.

(ART.) TAPLEY, MELVIN. is an African-American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $250.

A work by (ART.) TAPLEY, MELVIN. sold in 2003 for $275, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a (ART.) TAPLEY, MELVIN. work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a (ART.) TAPLEY, MELVIN. work is $250.

The median (ART.) TAPLEY, MELVIN. work on paper sells for $275 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 5 | $275 | $600 | — | 2003-02-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $600 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $475 |

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 (ART.) TAPLEY, MELVIN. worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a (ART.) TAPLEY, MELVIN. work is $250. The median (ART.) TAPLEY, MELVIN. work on paper sells for $275 across 5 lots.

### What is (ART.) TAPLEY, MELVIN.'s auction record?

(ART.) TAPLEY, MELVIN.'s auction record is $600, set in 2003.

---

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “(ART.) TAPLEY, MELVIN. auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/art-tapley-melvin (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.