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# Edward Mapplethorpe (b. 1960)

Edward Mapplethorpe is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $3,291.

A work by Edward Mapplethorpe sold in 2020 for $4,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edward Mapplethorpe work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Mapplethorpe work is $3,291.

The median Edward Mapplethorpe photograph sells for $3,291 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 7 | $3,291 | $4,375 | 42.9% | 2020-06-25 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2020 | $4,375 |
| Photography | 2015 | $3,291 |

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 Edward Mapplethorpe worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Mapplethorpe work is $3,291. The median Edward Mapplethorpe photograph sells for $3,291 across 3 lots.

### What is Edward Mapplethorpe's auction record?

Edward Mapplethorpe's auction record is $4,375, set in 2020.

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

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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.