- 216
Robert Mapplethorpe
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Robert Mapplethorpe
- Untitled (David Against Brick Wall)
- Gelatin silver print, paper collage
a unique object, collage of painted halftone, colored papers, and a printed model comp card, on a layered mount, signed and dated in pencil on the mount, framed to the photographer’s specifications, 1970
Provenance
Acquired from the photographer, circa 1970
Condition
While this object was not examined out of its frame, it appears to be in generally excellent condition. There are some minor scuffs to the silver paint. The halftone is ever-so-slightly lifting from the mount at the lower left corner.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
One of the first objects to enter Croland’s collection was Untitled (David Against Brick Wall), an arresting assemblage that includes a painted halftone of the model and his model comp card. It was gifted by Mapplethorpe on the occasion of Croland’s 23rd birthday.