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Robert Mapplethorpe

Robert Mapplethorpe

American · 1946–1989 · Painter, Sculptor

Robert Michael Mapplethorpe was an American photographer and artist. Best known for his black-and-white photographs, his work encompassed celebrity portraits, self-portraits,… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Robert Mapplethorpe, Double Tiger Lily, 1977, Unique work, comprising two gelatin silver prints in artist's original silk overmats and frameDouble Tiger LilyPhillips · £297,000≈ $400,683≈ €340,109Sign up to see
  2. Robert Mapplethorpe, Man in Polyester Suit, 1980, Gelatin silver print, printed 1980Man in Polyester SuitPhillips · $355,600≈ £284,890≈ €326,209Sign up to see
  3. Robert Mapplethorpe, Tulips, 1977, Unique composition of two gelatin silver prints with gray and black silk overmats in artist's original frameTulipsPhillips · $298,000≈ £239,569≈ €279,786Sign up to see

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  1. Robert Mapplethorpe, Nathaniel, 1988, Gelatin silver print
    Nathaniel, 1988
    Photograph · ed. 3/10
    49 x 48,8 cm (19,2 x 19,2 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 265
    €7,250≈ $9,703≈ £6,185Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  2. Robert Mapplethorpe, Gerard, 1982, Silbergelatineabzug
    Gerard, 1982
    Photograph
    48,6 × 38,6 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2147
    €3,660≈ $4,900≈ £3,149Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–5,000View at Grisebach ↗
  3. Robert Mapplethorpe, Black Nude., 1981 Photograph
    Black Nude.
    Photograph · ed. 2/15
    image - 14" square
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 279
    $2,000≈ £1,254≈ €1,449HammerSign up free to seeView at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  4. Robert Mapplethorpe, LOWELL SMITH, Gelatin silver print
    LOWELL SMITH
    Photograph · ed. 7/15
    35.2 x 35.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 154
    €6,655≈ $9,573≈ £5,803Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  5. Robert Mapplethorpe, Milton Moore, 1981, 1981, gelatin silver print
    Milton Moore, 1981, 1981
    Photograph
    15 h x 15 w in (38 x 38 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 194
    $28,050≈ £17,337≈ €20,366Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Wright ↗
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