Sally Mann (b. 1951)
Sally Mann is an American artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $8,575. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Sally Mann sold in 2026 for $11,524, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sally Mann work is $8,575.
The median Sally Mann photograph sells for $9,445 across 55 lots.
The median Sally Mann print sells for $9,375 across 4 lots.
The median Sally Mann work on paper sells for $7,800 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Sally Mann photographs typically sell for $11,262–$22,593 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Sally Mann photographs typically sell for $5,405–$10,520 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $9,375 | $20,000 | 66.7% | 2019-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $7,800 | $7,800 | — | 2011-12-13 |
| Photography | 58 | $9,445† | $54,113 | 94.8% | 2026-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $40,328 | $54,113 | — | 2008-04-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $5,405–$10,520† | $7,544† | $20,990 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $11,262–$22,593 | $17,923 | $54,113 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2008 | $54,113 |
| Photography | 2006 | $53,770 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $20,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $12,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $7,800 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sally Mann worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sally Mann work is $8,575. The median Sally Mann photograph sells for $9,445 across 55 lots. The median Sally Mann print sells for $9,375 across 4 lots. The median Sally Mann work on paper sells for $7,800 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sally Mann photographs typically sell for $11,262–$22,593 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Sally Mann photographs typically sell for $5,405–$10,520 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Sally Mann photograph?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sally Mann photograph is $9,445. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Sally Mann's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sally Mann photograph is $54,113.
What is the average price of a medium Sally Mann photograph?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sally Mann photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,923, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Sally Mann photograph?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sally Mann photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,544, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Sally Mann's auction record?
Sally Mann's auction record is $54,113, set in 2008.
See the full Sally Mann record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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