Modern + Contemporary Art, Design & Luxury
Sat, Apr 23, 2022 12:00PM EDT
Lot 511
Robert Mapplethorpe "Orchid" Gelatin Silver Print, COA
Estimate: $12,000 - $15,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Robert Mapplethorpe (1946-1989)
Marking(s); notes: estate stamped and signed, marking(s); ed. 7/10; 1988
Country of origin; materials: American; gelatin silver print
Dimensions (H, W, D): 19.5"h, 19.5"w; 29.5"h, 29.5"w frame
Additional Information: Per the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation letter, this work was created during the artist's lifetime and was part of his Estate. Framing is inscribed RMG M 9304-037-C, MAP# 1856, RM-4578 on reverse. Consignor states the work is in the artist's frame. Lot is accompanied by the Certificate of Authenticity issued by The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation, Inc., signed by Michael Ward Stout, dated 1.12.2007. Gallery label to reverse: A Gallery for Fine Photography, New Orleans, Louisiana. Provenance: Estate of the Artist | Robert Miller Gallery, New York, New York | Private Collection, Boca Raton, Florida, part of an extensive collection of photography.
Bidders are invited to preview in person at our West Palm Beach location from Monday, April 4th through auction day. Preview hours are Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm. High resolution photos and video preview are available; please direct any questions and/or consignment inquiries to info@modernauctions.com.
very good, not examined outside frame (condition of art only)
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Marking(s); notes: estate stamped and signed, marking(s); ed. 7/10; 1988
Country of origin; materials: American; gelatin silver print
Dimensions (H, W, D): 19.5"h, 19.5"w; 29.5"h, 29.5"w frame
Additional Information: Per the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation letter, this work was created during the artist's lifetime and was part of his Estate. Framing is inscribed RMG M 9304-037-C, MAP# 1856, RM-4578 on reverse. Consignor states the work is in the artist's frame. Lot is accompanied by the Certificate of Authenticity issued by The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation, Inc., signed by Michael Ward Stout, dated 1.12.2007. Gallery label to reverse: A Gallery for Fine Photography, New Orleans, Louisiana. Provenance: Estate of the Artist | Robert Miller Gallery, New York, New York | Private Collection, Boca Raton, Florida, part of an extensive collection of photography.
Bidders are invited to preview in person at our West Palm Beach location from Monday, April 4th through auction day. Preview hours are Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm. High resolution photos and video preview are available; please direct any questions and/or consignment inquiries to info@modernauctions.com.
Condition
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