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Irises by Robert Mapplethorpe, 1986, Gelatin silver print, mounted, sold May 2023© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Irises

Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946–1989) · 1986

£38,100 price realized incl. premium

≈ $47,419≈ €43,874

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Medium
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As published: “Gelatin silver print, mounted”
Edition
10/10
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Robert Mapplethorpe signature
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
48.6 x 48.6 cm (19 1/8 x 19 1/8 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (UK040123)
Date
May 19, 2023
Location
London, United Kingdom
Lot
136
Estimate
£15,000 – £25,000 (≈ $18,669 – $31,115) (≈ €17,273 – €28,789)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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