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Waves by Robert Mapplethorpe, 1980, Gelatin silver print, sold May 2014© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Waves

Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946–1989) · 1980

£10,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ $16,948≈ €12,146

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Medium
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As published: “Gelatin silver print”
Edition
8/15
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Robert Mapplethorpe signature
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
35.8 x 35.6 cm (14 1/8 x 14 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (UK040114)
Date
May 8, 2014
Location
London
Lot
103
Estimate
£8,000 – £12,000 (≈ $13,558 – $20,338) (≈ €9,717 – €14,576)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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