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Robert Mapplethorpe, Tulips, 1987, Platinum print© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Tulips

Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946–1989) · 1987

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $70,000 – $90,000 (≈ £43,223 – £55,573) (≈ €55,542 – €71,412)

Offered at Phillips and passed / bought in. Counted in the artist’s sell-through rate; no price, so not in price averages.

Medium
Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “Platinum print”
Edition
1/1
Signed / inscribed
Signed by Michael Ward Stout · Robert Mapplethorpe signature
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
19 7/8 x 23 5/8 in. (50.5 x 60 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040314)
Date
October 1, 2014
Location
New York
Lot
134
Estimate
$70,000 – $90,000 (≈ £43,223 – £55,573) (≈ €55,542 – €71,412)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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