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Robert Mapplethorpe, Orchids, 1989, Dye transfer print© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Orchids

Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946–1989) · 1989

£23,750 price realized incl. premium

≈ $29,638≈ €26,787

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Medium
Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “Dye transfer print”
Edition
2/5
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Robert Mapplethorpe signature
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
56.5 x 56.5 cm (22 1/4 x 22 1/4 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (UK040216)
Date
November 3, 2016
Location
London
Lot
19
Estimate
£15,000 – £20,000 (≈ $18,719 – $24,958) (≈ €16,918 – €22,558)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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