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Shell and Crystal by Robert Mapplethorpe, 1986, Gelatin silver print, printed 1990, offered Oct 2017© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Shell and Crystal

Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946–1989) · 1986

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $6,000 – $8,000 (≈ £4,533 – £6,044) (≈ €5,105 – €6,807)

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, printed 1990”
Edition
7/10
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Robert Mapplethorpe signature
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
19 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (48.9 x 48.9 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040417)
Date
October 3, 2017
Location
New York
Lot
274
Estimate
$6,000 – $8,000 (≈ £4,533 – £6,044) (≈ €5,105 – €6,807)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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