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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, A Season in Hell
    A Season in Hell
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 662
    $938≈ £711≈ €805Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Robert Mapplethorpe, Lily, 1989, Dye transfer print, flush-mounted
    Lily, 1989
    Photograph · ed. 2/5
    58.9 x 57 cm (23 1/4 x 22 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 28
    £21,250≈ $27,901≈ €23,960Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Robert Mapplethorpe, Flowers in Vase, 1985, Dye transfer print
    Flowers in Vase, 1985
    Photograph · ed. AP
    18 3/4 x 18 1/2 in. (47.6 x 47 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 271
    $68,750≈ £51,942≈ €58,496Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $35,000–45,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Robert Mapplethorpe, Thomas, 1987, Gelatin silver print
    Thomas, 1987
    Photograph · ed. 3/10
    19 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (48.9 x 48.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 272
    $52,500≈ £39,665≈ €44,669Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Robert Mapplethorpe, Orchids, 1987, Dye transfer print, printed 1989
    Orchids, 1987
    Photograph · ed. 1/5
    22 5/8 x 22 in. (57.5 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 273
    $50,000≈ £37,776≈ €42,542Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Robert Mapplethorpe, NYC Contemporary Ballet, 1980, Gelatin silver print, printed 2010
    NYC Contemporary Ballet, 1980
    Photograph · ed. 3/15
    13 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. (34.9 x 34.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 275
    $20,000≈ £15,110≈ €17,017Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Robert Mapplethorpe, Wheat, 1985, Gelatin silver print
    Wheat, 1985
    Photograph · ed. 7/10
    15 1/8 x 15 1/4 in. (38.4 x 38.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 276
    $16,250≈ £12,277≈ €13,826Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Robert Mapplethorpe, Irises, 1986, Photogravure on silk collé
    Irises, 1986
    Etching · Other support · ed. 10/27
    34 x 32 in. (86.4 x 81.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 309
    $43,750≈ £33,054≈ €37,225Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Robert Mapplethorpe, Leigh Lee, 1980, gelatin silver print
    Leigh Lee, 1980
    Photograph
    13¾ h x 14 w in (35 x 36 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 225
    $8,125≈ £6,243≈ €7,032Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
  10. Robert Mapplethorpe, Leigh Lee, 1980, gelatin silver print
    Leigh Lee, 1980
    Photograph
    13¾ h x 14 w in (35 x 36 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 228
    $7,500≈ £5,763≈ €6,491Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
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