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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Double Tiger LilyPhillips · May 2018£297,000≈ $400,683≈ €340,109Sign up to see
Man in Polyester SuitPhillips · Apr 2023$355,600≈ £284,890≈ €326,209Sign up to see
TulipsPhillips · Apr 2017$298,000≈ £239,569≈ €279,786Sign up to see

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Apartment Windows, 1977
Photograph · ed. 6/10
13 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. (34.9 x 34.9 cm)
Phillips · Apr 4, 2019 · Lot 90
$12,500≈ £9,517≈ €11,142Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
Ajitto, 1981
Photograph · ed. 12/15
17 5/8 x 13 7/8 in. (44.8 x 35.2 cm)
Phillips · Apr 4, 2019 · Lot 93
$12,500≈ £9,517≈ €11,142Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
Tampa Orchids, 1985-1986
Photograph · Paper
Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Nov 18, 2018 · Lot 86
$5,938≈ £4,629≈ €5,234Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
Y Portfolio
Photograph · Paper · ed. 8/25
Each approximately 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (19.1 x 19.1 cm)
Phillips · Oct 4, 2018 · Lot 228
$112,500≈ £86,638≈ €97,809Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
Lisa Lyon, 1982
Photograph · ed. 7/10
38.7 x 38.7 cm (15 1/4 x 15 1/4 in)
Phillips · Oct 4, 2018 · Lot 229
$18,750≈ £14,440≈ €16,302Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
Ken Moody, 1985
Photograph · ed. 1/10
19 x 15 in. (48.3 x 38.1 cm)
Phillips · Oct 4, 2018 · Lot 231
$9,375≈ £7,220≈ €8,151Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
Ken and Lydia, 1985
Photograph · ed. 1/10
19 1/4 x 15 1/8 in. (48.9 x 38.4 cm)
Phillips · Oct 4, 2018 · Lot 232
$35,000≈ £26,954≈ €30,429Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
American Flag, 1987
Photograph · ed. 5/10
19 1/4 x 23 in. (48.9 x 58.4 cm)
Phillips · Oct 4, 2018 · Lot 42
$187,500≈ £144,397≈ €163,015Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–250,000View at Phillips ↗
Protea, 1988
Photograph
48.7 x 48.8 cm (60.3 x 50.5 cm)
Lempertz · Jun 1, 2018 · Lot 173
€6,200≈ $7,235≈ £5,436Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–6,000View at Lempertz ↗
Breasts, 1987
Photograph
48,8 × 48,7 cm
Grisebach · May 30, 2018 · Lot 2041
€15,000≈ $17,448≈ £13,125Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–18,000View at Grisebach ↗

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