> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-mpagi-sepuya · updated 2026-11-03

# Paul Mpagi Sepuya (b. 1962)

## What is Paul Mpagi Sepuya’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Paul Mpagi Sepuya at 9 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,067 including buyer’s premium (middle half $770–$2,915, n=12). The auction record is $13,860 for Self-Portrait Study with Two Figures (1506) (2021, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Self-Portrait Study with Two Figures (1506), 1506 | Myrrh | $13,860 | Phillips | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Mirror Study, 2018 | Myrrh | $12,600 | Phillips | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | Study Reflecting Dureau | Pigment print, framed, 2017 | $9,183 | Sotheby's | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Darkroom Mirror Study, or Aperture, 2017 | Myrrh | $7,620 | Phillips | Oct 2023 |
| 5 | Darkroom Mirror Study, 2017 | Myrrh | $6,350 | Phillips | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | James (Unfinished Capote, after Van Vechten), 1982 | James (Unfinished Capote, after Van Vechten), 2012 | $5,522 | PIASA | Feb 2023 |
| 7 | Shoot,, 1982 | Photograph | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Aug 2021 |
| 8 | Daylight Studio Mirror (_1230695), 2021 | Archival pigment print, in artist's chosen frame | $4,800 | Phillips | Oct 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darkroom Mirror, 1805 | Myrrh | $10,160 | Phillips | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Darkroom Mirror | Archival pigment print, flush-mounted | $7,095 | Phillips | Oct 2026 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 17 | $4,410 |
| Photographs | 7 | $2,210 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $4,605 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,000 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Mpagi Sepuya is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $2,210. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Paul Mpagi Sepuya sold in 2026 for $6,192, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Mpagi Sepuya work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Mpagi Sepuya work is $2,210.

The median Paul Mpagi Sepuya photograph sells for $2,125 across 15 lots.

The median Paul Mpagi Sepuya print sells for $6,350 across 11 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $6,350 | $13,860 | — | 2026-10-19 |
| Photography | 15 | $2,125 | $9,183 | — | 2026-07-14 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $891–$8,628 | $6,192 | $13,860 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $960–$2,840 | $2,062 | $5,522 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $13,860 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $12,600 |
| Photography | 2022 | $9,183 |
| Photography | 2023 | $5,522 |

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 Paul Mpagi Sepuya worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Mpagi Sepuya work is $2,210. The median Paul Mpagi Sepuya photograph sells for $2,125 across 15 lots. The median Paul Mpagi Sepuya print sells for $6,350 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Paul Mpagi Sepuya photograph?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Mpagi Sepuya photograph is $2,125.

### What is Paul Mpagi Sepuya's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Mpagi Sepuya photograph is $9,183.

### What is the average price of a Paul Mpagi Sepuya print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Mpagi Sepuya print is $6,350.

### What is Paul Mpagi Sepuya's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Mpagi Sepuya print is $13,860.

### What is the average price of a small Paul Mpagi Sepuya photograph?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Mpagi Sepuya photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,062, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Paul Mpagi Sepuya's auction record?

Paul Mpagi Sepuya's auction record is $13,860, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.