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Snapdragons by Robert Mapplethorpe, 1979, Gelatin silver print, printed 2011, offered Apr 2018© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Snapdragons

Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946–1989) · 1979

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $7,000 – $9,000 (≈ £4,955 – £6,370) (≈ €5,689 – €7,315)

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 2011”
Edition
3/10
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Robert Mapplethorpe signature
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
13 7/8 x 13 7/8 in. (35.2 x 35.2 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040118)
Date
April 9, 2018
Location
New York
Lot
169
Estimate
$7,000 – $9,000 (≈ £4,955 – £6,370) (≈ €5,689 – €7,315)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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