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Tulips by Robert Mapplethorpe, 1982, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2021© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Tulips

Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946–1989) · 1982

$23,940 price realized incl. premium

≈ £17,604≈ €20,706

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Medium
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As published: “Gelatin silver print”
Edition
5/10
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Robert Mapplethorpe signature
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
15 1/8 x 15 1/8 in. (38.4 x 38.4 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040221)
Date
October 7, 2021
Location
New York, United States
Lot
219
Estimate
$12,000 – $18,000 (≈ £8,824 – £13,236) (≈ €10,379 – €15,568)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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