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Orchids by Robert Mapplethorpe, 1987, Dye transfer print, printed 1989, sold Oct 2017© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Orchids

Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946–1989) · 1987

$50,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £37,776≈ €42,542

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Medium
Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “Dye transfer print, printed 1989”
Edition
1/5
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Robert Mapplethorpe signature
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
22 5/8 x 22 in. (57.5 x 55.9 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040417)
Date
October 3, 2017
Location
New York
Lot
273
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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