Lot 8827 - ibid113 Photography - online only - Wednesday, 08. July 2020, 04.00 PM
ROBERT MAPPLETHORPE
(1946–1989)
Milton Moore, 1981.
Gelatin silver print. Vintage. Fix mounted on cardboard support.
Image dimension 38 × 38.5 cm; sheet dimension 50 × 40.3 cm.
Below the image fully signed and numbered 2/10. Additionally fully signed, dated and with photographer's stamp on verso. Matted, framed. Label "Carl Laszlo Collection" mounted to frame verso.
Literature:
- Richard Marshall. Robert Mapplethorpe. Exhibition catalogue Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, 28.7.–23.10.1988. London, 1988 (ill. p. 105).
- Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation (ed). Mapplethorpe. Munich, 1992 (ill. p. 179).
- David Leddick. The Male Nude. Cologne, 2005 (ill. p. 406).
- Paul Martineau and Britt Salvesen (eds.). Robert Mapplethorpe. Die Photographien. 1969–1989. Exhibition catalogue J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles 15.3.–31.7.2016, et al. Munich, 2016 (plate 95, p. 130).
Provenance:
- From the collection of publisher and art collector Carl Laszlo.
- Swiss private collection.
Retouched scratch mark at the top left (on the arm), slightly bumped or folded at the lower corners. Verso of support slightly stained. Overall very good condition.
- Richard Marshall. Robert Mapplethorpe. Exhibition catalogue Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, 28.7.–23.10.1988. London, 1988 (ill. p. 105).
- Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation (ed). Mapplethorpe. Munich, 1992 (ill. p. 179).
- David Leddick. The Male Nude. Cologne, 2005 (ill. p. 406).
- Paul Martineau and Britt Salvesen (eds.). Robert Mapplethorpe. Die Photographien. 1969–1989. Exhibition catalogue J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles 15.3.–31.7.2016, et al. Munich, 2016 (plate 95, p. 130).
Provenance:
- From the collection of publisher and art collector Carl Laszlo.
- Swiss private collection.
Retouched scratch mark at the top left (on the arm), slightly bumped or folded at the lower corners. Verso of support slightly stained. Overall very good condition.
CHF 8 000 / 12 000 | (€ 8 250 / 12 370)
Sold for CHF 10 000 (including buyer’s premium)
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