> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sally-mann · updated 2026-11-03

# 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.

## What is a Sally Mann work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sally Mann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sally-mann (updated 2026-11-03).

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.