Robert Mapplethorpe is an American artist with 918 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $17,925.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 46 | $13,448 | $160,486 | 97.8% | 2026-02-12 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $30,450 | $156,000 | — | 2019-04-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $38,750 | $52,500 | — | 2018-10-05 |
| Photography | 659 | $18,066 | $726,348 | 88.5% | 2026-03-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 46 | $153,600 | $2.4M | — | 2026-02-12 |
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo, 1988 | 2026-04-17 | Christie's | $33,020 |
| Patti Smith, 1987 | 2026-04-17 | Christie's | $12,700 |
| Untitled, from Flowers, 1983 | 2026-04-17 | Christie's | $8,890 |
| Mirror Image, 1988 | 2026-04-17 | Christie's | $6,350 |
| Tulips | 2026-04-11 | Phillips | $49,020 |
Based on 583 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Mapplethorpe photograph is $18,066.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Mapplethorpe photograph is $726,348.
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Mapplethorpe print is $13,448.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Mapplethorpe print is $160,486.
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Mapplethorpe work on paper is $30,450.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Mapplethorpe work on paper is $156,000.
Robert Mapplethorpe's auction record is $2,362,935, set on 2006-11-18.