> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sarah-slappey · updated 2026-11-02

# Sarah Slappey (b. 1984)

## What is Sarah Slappey’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Sarah Slappey at 6 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,380 including buyer’s premium (middle half $748–$7,056, n=10). The auction record is $129,501 for Black Pearls II (2022, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Pearls II, 2020 | Oil paint | $129,501 | Phillips | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | Yellow Touch, 2018 | Oil paint | $100,800 | Phillips | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Pink and Green Pearls, 2020 | Pink and Green Pearls | $77,701 | Christie's | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | Tan Cloud II, 2019 | Oil paint | $64,715 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Green Braid Matrix, 2022 | Oil on canvas | $61,536 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Flame Touch, 2019 | Oil on canvas | $45,125 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 7 | Grey Squeeze, 2019 | Oil paint | $32,624 | Phillips | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Push and Pierce, 2022 | Oil paint | $25,400 | Phillips | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Tongue, 2020 | Oil paint | $13,705 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tied Up II – HPM I, 2020 | Lithograph in colours with unique hand-colouring in red oil pastel, on BFK Rives paper, the full sheet | $45,566 | Phillips | Sep 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $32,624 |
| Prints | 5 | $1,277 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $6,832 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $6,547 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sarah Slappey is an American artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $8,219.

A work by Sarah Slappey sold in 2025 for $32,624, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sarah Slappey work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sarah Slappey work is $8,219.

The median Sarah Slappey painting sells for $38,875 across 13 lots.

The median Sarah Slappey print sells for $1,277 across 5 lots.

The median Sarah Slappey work on paper sells for $6,438 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $1,277 | $45,566 | 71.4% | 2026-06-11 |
| Paintings | 13 | $38,875 | $129,501 | — | 2025-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $6,438 | $13,705 | 83.3% | 2025-01-24 |
| Photography | 1 | $252 | $252 | — | 2024-11-01 |

Sarah Slappey's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $1,277 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $38,875, record $129,501. A typical Sarah Slappey painting sells for around 30× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $572–$3,770 | $1,277 | $45,566 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $7,383–$38,875 | $25,400 | $100,800 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $6,438–$11,840 | $6,438 | $13,705 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $129,501 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $100,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $45,566 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $13,705 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $11,840 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $3,770 |
| Photography | 2024 | $252 |

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 Sarah Slappey worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sarah Slappey work is $8,219. The median Sarah Slappey painting sells for $38,875 across 13 lots. The median Sarah Slappey print sells for $1,277 across 5 lots. The median Sarah Slappey work on paper sells for $6,438 across 5 lots.

### What is the average price of a Sarah Slappey painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sarah Slappey painting is $38,875.

### What is Sarah Slappey's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sarah Slappey painting is $129,501.

### What is Sarah Slappey's auction record?

Sarah Slappey's auction record is $129,501, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sarah Slappey auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sarah-slappey (updated 2026-11-02).

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.