Robert Mapplethorpe

2 photographs, comprising Tulips ('Just to Thank You') and Christmas Tree, the first mounted, signed, dated, and editioned '39/50' in pencil and with the 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 (2)

The photographer to Robert Rauschenberg, New York

Bequest to the present owner from the above

These photographs are in generally excellent condition. Christmas Tree - There is a small crease in the upper margin edge and some light soiling on the reverse. Also on the reverse, '87.CP004' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil. Tulips ('Just to Thank You') - There is a small grey deposit on the reverse of the mount.
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The second image in this lot may be found in our online catalogue.