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Robert Mapplethorpe, Skull, 1988, Gelatin silver print© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Skull

Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946–1989) · 1988

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $50,000 – $70,000 (≈ £38,506 – £53,908) (≈ €43,471 – €60,859)

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
5/10
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Robert Mapplethorpe signature
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
48.6 x 48.9 cm (19 1/8 x 19 1/4 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040218)
Date
October 4, 2018
Location
New York
Lot
221
Estimate
$50,000 – $70,000 (≈ £38,506 – £53,908) (≈ €43,471 – €60,859)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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