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Robert Mapplethorpe
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Robert Mapplethorpe
- SELECTED IMAGES
- gelatin silver
2 photographs, comprising Tulips ('Just to Thank You') and Christmas Tree, the first mounted, signed, dated, and editioned '2/50' in pencil and a printed inscription on the mount, the second with a star-shaped cut-out in the image, signed and dated in ink in the margin, 1987; accompanied by an envelope addressed to Susan Sontag (2 photographs, one envelope)
Provenance
Gift of the photographer to Susan Sontag, 1987
By descent to the present owner, 2004
Condition
These photographs are in generally excellent condition.
Christmas Tree - There are light rust-colored fingerprints on the reverse.
The envelope is addressed to 'Susan Sontag, 36 King Street, NYC 10014' on a Robert Mapplethorpe, Inc., label.
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.