Lot 135
  • 135

Robert Mapplethorpe

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Robert Mapplethorpe
  • Mirror Image
a triptych, comprising 2 laminated gelatin silver prints on either side of an orange mirror, framed to the photographer's specifications, gallery labels on the reverse, 1987

Condition

Overall this framed triptych is in very good condition. The left image has light, shallow abrasions to the laminated surface. A 1/2 inch long diagonal scratch is visible above the model's derrière in white area at the center of the image. A few fingerprints and very light, shallow scuffs are visible in the darkest areas of the images. Both prints are unglazed and framed according to photographer's specifications. Mirrored element is in very good condition. The frame shows some wear. On the reverse are Baldwin Gallery, Aspen, and Cook Fine Art, New York, labels. The Baldwin Gallery label indicates this work is MAP# U137. each image: 15 by 19 in. (38.1 by 48.3 cm.)
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