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Orchids by Robert Mapplethorpe, 1980, Gelatin silver print, offered Oct 2014© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Orchids

Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946–1989) · 1980

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $12,000 – $18,000 (≈ £7,410 – £11,115) (≈ €9,522 – €14,282)

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

Medium
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As published: “Gelatin silver print”
Edition
4/15
Signed / inscribed
Signed by Michael Ward Stout · Robert Mapplethorpe signature
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
13 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. (34.9 x 34.9 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040314)
Date
October 1, 2014
Location
New York
Lot
141
Estimate
$12,000 – $18,000 (≈ £7,410 – £11,115) (≈ €9,522 – €14,282)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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