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Robert Mapplethorpe
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Robert Mapplethorpe
- 'Thomas', 1987
- Silver print
Vintage silver print, dry-mounted to card. Signed, dated 87 and numbered 5/10 in black ink in the lower margin. Signed and dated 1987 on the copyright stamp on the reverse of the card.
Provenance
Baudoin Lebon, Paris
Condition
This silver print is in overall excellent condition. With remnant of tape apparently from a former mount at all four corners, the lower left corner with a tear of approx. 1cm and with a tiny crease of approx. 2mm at the left edge, all away from the image. A light scratch of approx. 6 cm near the lower left corner visible in high raking light only. Three acid-free pieces of tape on the reverse of the card, one partially on the copyright stamp.
"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."
"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."