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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, Self-Portrait, c. 1973, Polaroid
    Self-Portrait, c. 1973
    Photograph
    4½ h x 3¼ w in (11 x 8 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 112
    $8,960≈ £6,692≈ €7,808Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Robert Mapplethorpe, Erection, 1979, Gelatin silver print, printed
    Erection, 1979
    Photograph
    35 x 35.3 cm (50.4 x 40.3 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 654
    €10,795≈ $12,565≈ £9,330Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €6,000–8,000View at Lempertz ↗
  3. Robert Mapplethorpe, Self Portrait, 1980, Gelatin silver print
    Self Portrait, 1980
    Photograph · ed. 13/15
    35.5 x 35.5 cm (13 7/8 x 13 7/8 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    £70,950≈ $96,095≈ €81,561Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Robert Mapplethorpe, Self Portrait, 1980, gelatin silver print, mounted
    Self Portrait, 1980
    Photograph · ed. 3/15
    image 35.5 x 35.5 cm (13 7/8 x 13 7/8 in.) sheet 50.4 x 40.3 cm (19 7/8 x 15 7/8 in.) frame 74.8 x 74 cm (29 1/2 x 29 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    £70,950≈ $96,095≈ €81,561Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Robert Mapplethorpe, Tulip, 1984, Gelatin silver print, printed 1984
    Tulip, 1984
    Photograph · ed. 4/10
    15 x 15 1/8 in. (38.1 x 38.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 186
    $11,610≈ £8,635≈ €9,914Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Robert Mapplethorpe, Rose, 1987, Dye transfer print, flush-mounted
    Rose, 1987
    Photograph · ed. 5/7
    19 1/8 x 18 3/4 in. (48.6 x 47.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 194
    $20,640≈ £15,351≈ €17,624Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Robert Mapplethorpe, Tulips, 1977, Gelatin silver print, printed 1977
    Tulips, 1977
    Photograph · ed. 3/3
    14 x 14 in. (35.6 x 35.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 197
    $49,020≈ £36,460≈ €41,858Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Robert Mapplethorpe, Lydia, 1985, Gelatin silver print, printed 1985
    Lydia, 1985
    Photograph · ed. 6/10
    19 1/8 x 15 1/4 in. (48.6 x 38.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 26
    $25,800≈ £19,189≈ €22,031Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Robert Mapplethorpe, Jack in the Pulpit, 1988, Gelatin silver print, printed 1988
    Jack in the Pulpit, 1988
    Photograph · ed. 6/10
    23 x 19 1/4 in. (58.4 x 48.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 56
    $45,150≈ £33,581≈ €38,553Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Robert Mapplethorpe, Ken Moody, 1983, Gelatin silver print, printed 1983
    Ken Moody, 1983
    Photograph · ed. 5/10
    15 1/8 x 15 1/8 in. (38.4 x 38.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 59
    $21,930≈ £16,311≈ €18,726Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
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