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Robert Mapplethorpe (1946 - 1989)
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- Robert Mapplethorpe
- Ken, Lydia & Tyler, 1985
- Photograph
Tirage argentique contrecollé sur carton fort. Au verso, avec le tampon copyright du photographe signé par Michael Ward Stout au feutre, daté 1985 au feutre noir et titré, daté et numéroté 5/10. Monté sous passe-partout et encadré.
Provenance
Galerie Robert Miller, New York
Galerie Xavier Hufkens, Bruxelles
Galerie Xavier Hufkens, Bruxelles
Literature
Mapplethorpe. Photographs, Londres, Jonathan Cape, 1992, ill. p. 221 (variante);
Robert Mapplethorpe and the Classical Tradition, Photographs and Mannerists Prints, cat. expo. Guggenheim Museum, New York, Berlin, Guggenheim Museum Publications, 2004, couverture et ill. p. 100.
Robert Mapplethorpe and the Classical Tradition, Photographs and Mannerists Prints, cat. expo. Guggenheim Museum, New York, Berlin, Guggenheim Museum Publications, 2004, couverture et ill. p. 100.
Condition
The print is in excellent condition. A very small area (approx. 6mm) of paper skinning at the lower edge and a small area (approx. 1cm) of paper sikinning in the lower right corner, both in the margin away from the image.
The original (black) artist's frame exhibits a number of deep scratches.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."