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Robert Mapplethorpe, Waves, 1980, Gelatin silver print, mounted© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Waves

Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946–1989) · 1980

£11,430 price realized incl. premium

≈ $14,467≈ €13,314

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Medium
Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “Gelatin silver print, mounted”
Edition
8/15
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Robert Mapplethorpe signature
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
36 x 35.7 cm (14 1/8 x 14 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs & Helmut Newton: Provocateur (UK040124)
Date
May 16, 2024
Location
London, United Kingdom
Lot
63
Estimate
£8,000 – £12,000 (≈ $10,126 – $15,188) (≈ €9,319 – €13,978)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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