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Armpit by Robert Mapplethorpe, 1981, Gelatin silver print, mounted, sold Nov 2022© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Armpit

Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946–1989) · 1981

£11,970 price realized incl. premium

≈ $14,241≈ €13,861

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Medium
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As published: “Gelatin silver print, mounted”
Edition
13/15
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Robert Mapplethorpe signature
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
35.4 x 35.4 cm (13 7/8 x 13 7/8 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (UK040222)
Date
November 22, 2022
Location
London, United Kingdom
Lot
16
Estimate
£5,000 – £7,000 (≈ $5,949 – $8,328) (≈ €5,790 – €8,106)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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