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Orchids by Robert Mapplethorpe, 1989, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2022© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Orchids

Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946–1989) · 1989

$20,160 price realized incl. premium

≈ £15,406≈ €18,456

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Medium
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As published: “Gelatin silver print”
Edition
1/10
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Robert Mapplethorpe signature
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
19 1/8 x 19 1/8 in. (48.6 x 48.6 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040122)
Date
April 6, 2022
Location
New York, United States
Lot
68
Estimate
$20,000 – $30,000 (≈ £15,284 – £22,925) (≈ €18,310 – €27,465)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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