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Robert Mapplethorpe (1946-1989)
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Robert Mapplethorpe
- Donald Cann, 1982
- photograph
Silver print, flush-mounted on sturdy card. On the reverse of the card with the blank photographer's copyright and the estate stamps, signed by Michael Ward Stout in blue felt tip pen and dated 1982, and titled Donald Caan [sic!], dated and numbered 6/10 and 825 at lower left in an unknown hand. Mounted and framed.
Literature
Robert Mapplethorpe, Certain People. A Book of Portraits, Pasadena, Twelvefrees Press, 1985, ill. p. 23;
Mapplethorpe, exh. cat. FAE, Musée d'Art Contemporain, Pully/ Lausanne, 1991, ill. on the cover;
Mark Holborn/ Dimitri Levas (Ed.), Mapplethorpe, London, Jonathan Cape, 1992, ill. p. 269;
Robert Mapplethorpe and the Classical Tradition. Photographs and Mannerist Prints, New York, Deutsche Guggenheim, 2004, ill. p.117.
Condition
In excellent condition. With very few retouched spots near the left edge. Fixed to the mount with archival tape.
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"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."