Lot 207
  • 207

Robert Mapplethorpe

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Robert Mapplethorpe
  • 'CALLA LILY'
  • Gelatin silver print
  • 19 x 19 inches
signed, dated, and editioned '1/10' in ink in the margin, flush-mounted, the photographer's copyright stamp, signed and dated, and with title, date, edition, and number '[MAP] 1830' in ink on the reverse, framed, 1988 (Complete Flowers, pl. 195)

Condition

This print is in generally excellent condition. In raking light, a long, faint scuff in the center portion of the image and a small deposit of retouching to the left of the petal are visible. On the reverse of the mount, 'RMG#M8802.010-C' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil.
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