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Sleeping Cupid (Icarus) by Robert Mapplethorpe, 1989, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2022© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Sleeping Cupid (Icarus)

Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946–1989) · 1989

$12,600 price realized incl. premium

≈ £11,403≈ €12,982

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Medium
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As published: “Gelatin silver print”
Edition
10/10
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 (NY040322)
Date
October 12, 2022
Location
New York, United States
Lot
203
Estimate
$12,000 – $18,000 (≈ £10,860 – £16,290) (≈ €12,363 – €18,545)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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