Plath, Sylvia (1932–1963)
Plath, Sylvia is an artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,972. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Plath, Sylvia sold in 2022 for $3,027, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Plath, Sylvia on OpeningBid →What is a Plath, Sylvia work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Plath, Sylvia work is $1,972.
The median Plath, Sylvia photograph sells for $7,974 across 10 lots.
The median Plath, Sylvia print sells for $894 across 6 lots.
The median Plath, Sylvia sculpture sells for $6,202 across 3 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $894†‡ | $2,658 | — | 2025-02-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $5,151 | $5,151 | — | 2019-06-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $6,202 | $38,567 | — | 2021-06-24 |
| Photography | 11 | $7,974 | $17,720 | 90.9% | 2021-06-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $38,567 |
| Photography | 2021 | $17,720 |
| Photography | 2021 | $16,834 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $6,202 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,151 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,658 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,994† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Plath, Sylvia worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Plath, Sylvia work is $1,972. The median Plath, Sylvia photograph sells for $7,974 across 10 lots. The median Plath, Sylvia print sells for $894 across 6 lots. The median Plath, Sylvia sculpture sells for $6,202 across 3 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Plath, Sylvia photograph?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Plath, Sylvia photograph is $7,974.
What is Plath, Sylvia's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Plath, Sylvia photograph is $17,720.
What is Plath, Sylvia's auction record?
Plath, Sylvia's auction record is $38,567, set in 2021.
See the full Plath, Sylvia record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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