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Robert Mapplethorpe (1946-1989)
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Robert Mapplethorpe
- Calla Lily, 1985
- photograph
Silver print, printed 1985. Flush-mounted to sturdy card. On the reverse of the card with the photographer's estate stamp, signed by Michael Ward Stout in blue felt tip pen and dated 1985, and titled, dated and numbered 4/10 in pencil in an unknown hand. Mounted and framed.
Literature
Mapplethorpe. The Complete Flowers, Düsseldorf et. al., TeNeues, 2006, ill. pl. 118.
Condition
The print is generally in very good condition. A tiny scratch that has been retouched (approx. 3 mm) in the upper left quadrant. With a superficial scratch of approx. 7 mm near the upper edge towards the left in the image. With two small dark stains (approx. 5 mm) in the upper left quadrant towards the left edge. And a spot of light discolouration (approx. 20 x 8 mm) in the centre of the upper third in the image. With two tears of approx. 5 mm at the upper edge towards the left and a bump that damages the gelatine layer near the upper edge towards the right away from the image
"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."