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Embrace by Robert Mapplethorpe, 1982, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2014© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Embrace

Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946–1989) · 1982

$18,750 price realized incl. premium

≈ £11,578≈ €14,877

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Medium
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As published: “Gelatin silver print”
Edition
5/10
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Robert Mapplethorpe signature
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
19 1/8 x 15 1/8 in. (48.6 x 38.4 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040314)
Date
October 1, 2014
Location
New York
Lot
135
Estimate
$10,000 – $15,000 (≈ £6,175 – £9,262) (≈ €7,935 – €11,902)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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