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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)

370lots offered2004–2026years recorded88%sold (323)$15.3kSign up free to seemedian price

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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

Robert Mapplethorpe’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

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  1. Robert Mapplethorpe, Countess Katherine Cebrian, San Francisco, 1980, Silbergelatineabzug, 1980–1981
    Countess Katherine Cebrian, San Francisco, 1980
    Photograph
    35 × 35,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 2175
    €4,375≈ $4,653≈ £3,730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Grisebach ↗
  2. Robert Mapplethorpe, Orchids, 1989, Dye transfer print
    Orchids, 1989
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    56.5 x 56.5 cm (22 1/4 x 22 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 19
    £23,750≈ $29,638≈ €26,787Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Robert Mapplethorpe, Lisa Marie, 1987, Gelatin silver print
    Lisa Marie, 1987
    Photograph · ed. 2/2
    48 x 40 in. (121.9 x 101.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 17
    $125,000≈ £98,294≈ €111,498Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Robert Mapplethorpe, Orchid, 1987, Photogravure
    Orchid, 1987
    Etching
    32 3/4 x 32 3/4 in. (83.2 x 83.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 172
    $23,750≈ £18,676≈ €21,185Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–25,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Robert Mapplethorpe, Hyacinth, 1987, Photogravure
    Hyacinth, 1987
    Etching
    32 3/4 x 32 3/4 in. (83.2 x 83.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 174
    $13,750≈ £10,812≈ €12,265Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Robert Mapplethorpe, Untitled (Vibert Williams), 1984, Gelatin silver print
    Untitled (Vibert Williams), 1984
    Photograph
    19 x 15 1/8 in. (48.3 x 38.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 176
    $13,750≈ £10,812≈ €12,265Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Robert Mapplethorpe, Andy Warhol, 1986, Gelatin silver print
    Andy Warhol, 1986
    Photograph · ed. 6/10
    19 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (48.9 x 48.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 182
    $27,500≈ £21,625≈ €24,529Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Robert Mapplethorpe, Thomas, 1987, Gelatin silver print
    Thomas, 1987
    Photograph · ed. 6/10
    49 x 48.7 cm (19 1/4 x 19 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 15
    £16,250≈ $23,758≈ €21,218Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Robert Mapplethorpe, Self Portrait, 1988, Gelatin silver print
    Self Portrait, 1988
    Photograph · ed. 3/10
    Image: 27.9 x 58.4 cm (10 7/8 x 22 7/8 in.) Sheet: 50.4 x 60.2 cm (19 7/8 x 23 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 59
    £75,000≈ $109,650≈ €97,928Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Robert Mapplethorpe, Calla Lily, 1986, Gelatin silver print
    Calla Lily, 1986
    Photograph · ed. 2/10
    Image: 48.6 x 48.8 cm (19 1/8 x 19 1/4 in.) Sheet: 60.4 x 50.6 cm (23 3/4 x 19 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 60
    £77,500≈ $113,305≈ €101,192Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
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