Lot 115
- 115
Robert Mapplethorpe (1946 - 1989)
Estimate
18,000 - 23,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Robert Mapplethorpe
- Orchid, 1988
Tirage argentique de 1988. Contrecollé sur carton. Au verso, avec le tampon copyright du photographe signé par le photographe et daté à l'encre, titré, daté, numéroté 3/10 et 1856 à l'encre d'une main inconnue. Monté sous passe-partout et encadré.
Literature
Icônes : Photographies de la collection Claude Berri, cat. expo. Rencontres de la Photographie Arles, Paris 2003, ill. p. 120;
Herbert Muschamp, Robert Mapplethorpe, The Complete Flowers, Düsseldorf, TeNeues, 2006, ill. pl. 192.
Condition
In generally excellent condition.
With one very small spot of retouching in the upper left quadrant ca. 6cm from the upper edgein the image. The corners and left edge minimally bumped in the margin away from the image. These minor shortcomings do not affect the excellent general appearance of the work.
"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."