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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, Hyacinth, 1986-1987, Photogravure
    Hyacinth, 1986-1987
    Etching · ed. AP
    32 5/8 x 32 in. (82.9 x 81.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 57
    $51,600≈ £38,379≈ €44,061Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Robert Mapplethorpe, Irises, 1982, Photogravure
    Irises, 1982
    Etching · ed. 5/30
    34 1/4 x 32 1/4 in. (87 x 81.9 cm) Overall 51 x 43 7/8 in. (129.5 x 111.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 117
    $53,340≈ £41,205≈ €49,375Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $40,000–60,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Robert Mapplethorpe, Ken Moody Portfolio, 1985, Tampa, Florida: Graphicstudio, 1985. Five photogravures with watercolor, screenprint and flocking
    Ken Moody Portfolio, 1985
    Etching · ed. AP
    Each approximately 21 1/2 x 17 3/4 in. (54.6 x 45.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 122
    $10,160≈ £7,849≈ €9,405Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Robert Mapplethorpe, Ken Moody Portfolio, 1985, Tampa, Florida: Graphicstudio, 1985. Five photogravures with watercolor, screenprint and flocking
    Ken Moody Portfolio, 1985
    Etching · ed. AP
    Each approximately 21 1/2 x 17 3/4 in. (54.6 x 45.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 323
    $10,160≈ £7,765≈ €9,273Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Robert Mapplethorpe, Hyacinth, 1987, Photogravure with silk collé
    Hyacinth, 1987
    Etching · ed. 8/27
    32 5/8 x 32 1/4 in. (82.9 x 81.9 cm) Overall 50 5/8 x 43 3/4 in. (128.6 x 111.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 140
    $27,940≈ £22,730≈ €26,349Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Robert Mapplethorpe, Selected Images of Flowers: Blue Rose, Sepia Orchid, Green Amaryllis, Green Poppy, and Dark Sepia Rose, 1987, Five toned photogravures
    Selected Images of Flowers: Blue Rose, Sepia Orchid, Green Amaryllis, Green Poppy, and Dark Sepia Rose, 1987
    Etching · ed. 20/25
    Each approximately 19 x 19 in. (48.3 x 48.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 204
    $73,080≈ £66,136≈ €75,294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Robert Mapplethorpe, Irises, 1986-1987, Photogravure
    Irises, 1986-1987
    Etching · ed. PP
    34 1/8 x 32 in. (86.7 x 81.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 182
    $56,700≈ £41,209≈ €47,755Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Robert Mapplethorpe, Orchid, 1986-1987, Photogravure
    Orchid, 1986-1987
    Etching · ed. PP
    32 1/4 x 31 1/2 in. (81.9 x 80 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 183
    $39,060≈ £28,389≈ €32,898Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Robert Mapplethorpe, Hyacinth, 1986-1987, Photogravure
    Hyacinth, 1986-1987
    Etching · ed. PP
    32 5/8 x 32 in. (82.9 x 81.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 184
    $40,320≈ £29,304≈ €33,959Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Robert Mapplethorpe, Untitled #3; and Untitled #5, from the Ken Moody Portfolio, 1986, Two photogravures with watercolor, screenprinting and one with flocking, on Arches paper, with full margins
    Untitled #3; and Untitled #5, from the Ken Moody Portfolio, 1986
    Etching · Paper · ed. 19/60
    I. 22 1/2 x 18 7/8 in. (57.2 x 47.9 cm) S. 29 5/8 x 24 3/4 in. (75.2 x 62.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 220
    $4,788≈ £3,656≈ €4,050Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
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