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Irises by Robert Mapplethorpe, 1986, Photogravure on silk collé, sold Oct 2017© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Irises

Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946–1989) · 1986

$43,750 price realized incl. premium

≈ £33,054≈ €37,225

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Medium
Etching · Prints & multiples all etching results →
As published: “Photogravure on silk collé”
Support
Other support
Edition
10/27
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Robert Mapplethorpe signature
Category
Other
Dimensions
34 x 32 in. (86.4 x 81.3 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040417)
Date
October 3, 2017
Location
New York
Lot
309
Estimate
$20,000 – $30,000 (≈ £15,110 – £22,665) (≈ €17,017 – €25,525)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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