Lot 172
  • 172

Robert Mapplethorpe

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Robert Mapplethorpe
  • SELF-PORTRAIT (WITH WHIP)
a plate from the X portfolio, mounted, signed and editioned '23/25' in pencil and embossed '13' on the mount, framed, 1978 (Ten by Ten, pl. 46)

Condition

This photograph is in generally excellent condition. There is a minor loss of emulsion along the lower left edge of the print.
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