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Ken and Tyler by Robert Mapplethorpe, 1985, Platinum print, offered Oct 2026Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Ken and Tyler

Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946–1989) · 1985

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $100,000 – $150,000 (≈ £75,729 – £113,593) (≈ €89,397 – €134,096)

Offered at Phillips and passed / bought in. Counted in the artist’s sell-through rate; no price, so not in price averages.

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Medium
Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “Platinum print”
Edition
3/3
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Robert Mapplethorpe signature
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
23 3/8 x 19 3/4 in. (59.4 x 50.2 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040326)
Date
October 8, 2026
Location
New York, United States
Lot
63
Estimate
$100,000 – $150,000 (≈ £75,729 – £113,593) (≈ €89,397 – €134,096)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Oct 13, 2026

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