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Artist: Robert Mapplethorpe
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  • Items (27)
  • Auctions (17)
  • house: LA Modern Auctions
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Photographs
4 March 2025

Robert Mapplethorpe, Bird of Paradise

107 Robert Mapplethorpe

Bird of Paradise

estimate: $15,000–20,000

Photographs
12 December 2024

Robert Mapplethorpe, Thomas

172 Robert Mapplethorpe

Thomas

estimate: $6,000–8,000

result: $5,670
Robert Mapplethorpe, Orchid with Palmetto Leaf

178 Robert Mapplethorpe

Orchid with Palmetto Leaf

estimate: $5,000–7,000

result: $6,550
Robert Mapplethorpe, Portrait of Ashton Hawkins

179 Robert Mapplethorpe

Portrait of Ashton Hawkins

estimate: $2,000–3,000

result: $1,512

Loud & Proud: LGBTQ+ Art
22 October 2024

Robert Mapplethorpe, Ken Moody

106 Robert Mapplethorpe

Ken Moody

estimate: $10,000–15,000

result: $11,970
Robert Mapplethorpe, Thomas

109 Robert Mapplethorpe

Thomas

estimate: $8,000–12,000

Photographs
10 July 2024

Robert Mapplethorpe, Ken and Lydia

106 Robert Mapplethorpe

Ken and Lydia

estimate: $25,000–35,000

result: $23,940
Robert Mapplethorpe, Self Portrait with Camera, Invitation to Light Gallery Opening, January 6, 1973

108 Robert Mapplethorpe

Self Portrait with Camera, Invitation to Light Gallery Opening, January 6, 1973

estimate: $6,000–8,000

result: $8,820
Robert Mapplethorpe, Derrick Cross

114 Robert Mapplethorpe

Derrick Cross

estimate: $7,000–9,000

result: $17,640

Photographs
8 March 2024

Robert Mapplethorpe, Flowers

144 Robert Mapplethorpe

Flowers

estimate: $12,000–18,000

result: $23,940

Photographs
1 December 2023

Robert Mapplethorpe, Christ

105 Robert Mapplethorpe

Christ

estimate: $6,000–8,000

result: $5,670

Photographs
2 August 2023

Robert Mapplethorpe, Bicycle Messengers

104 Robert Mapplethorpe

Bicycle Messengers

estimate: $3,000–5,000

result: $2,772
Robert Mapplethorpe, Lisa Lyon as Vampire

107 Robert Mapplethorpe

Lisa Lyon as Vampire

estimate: $1,500–2,000

result: $1,386

20th Century Modern Art & Design
23 May 2021

Robert Mapplethorpe, Derrick Cross

149 Robert Mapplethorpe

Derrick Cross

estimate: $8,000–12,000

result: $8,750

The Collection of Gerard L. Cafesjian
18 November 2018

Robert Mapplethorpe, Tampa Orchids

86 Robert Mapplethorpe

Tampa Orchids

estimate: $4,000–6,000

result: $5,938

Modern Art & Design
1 March 2015

Robert Mapplethorpe, Untitled (from Flowers Portfolio)

175 Robert Mapplethorpe

Untitled (from Flowers Portfolio)

estimate: $4,000–6,000

result: $11,250
Robert Mapplethorpe, Gregg Cauley-Cock

176 Robert Mapplethorpe

Gregg Cauley-Cock

estimate: $4,000–6,000

result: $2,500

Modern Art & Design
12 October 2014

Robert Mapplethorpe, Self Portrait

331 Robert Mapplethorpe

Self Portrait

estimate: $25,000–35,000

result: $87,500
Robert Mapplethorpe, Larry

335 Robert Mapplethorpe

Larry

estimate: $4,000–6,000
Robert Mapplethorpe, Untitled (Milton Moore)

336 Robert Mapplethorpe

Untitled (Milton Moore)

estimate: $4,000–6,000

result: $5,938

Modern Art & Design
13 October 2013

Robert Mapplethorpe, Desmond

510 Robert Mapplethorpe

Desmond

estimate: $5,000–7,000

result: $5,000

LAMA's 20th Anniversary [Part Two]
16 December 2012

Robert Mapplethorpe, Orchid and Calla Lily Plates (2)

298 Robert Mapplethorpe

Orchid and Calla Lily Plates (2)

estimate: $800–1,200

result: $1,250

LAMA's 20th Anniversary
7 October 2012

Robert Mapplethorpe, Untitled (Rose)

32 Robert Mapplethorpe

Untitled (Rose)

estimate: $2,000–3,000

result: $2,250

Important Modern Art & Design
11 December 2011

Robert Mapplethorpe, Carnations and Striped Vase

48 Robert Mapplethorpe

Carnations and Striped Vase

estimate: $8,000–10,000

Modern Art & Design
23 May 2010

Robert Mapplethorpe, Marty & Veronica

140 Robert Mapplethorpe

Marty & Veronica

estimate: $5,000–7,000

result: $6,125
Robert Mapplethorpe, Lilies and Shadow

141 Robert Mapplethorpe

Lilies and Shadow

estimate: $5,000–7,000

result: $5,513

Modern Art & Design
7 December 2008

Robert Mapplethorpe, Messengers 1987

114 Robert Mapplethorpe

Messengers 1987

estimate: $2,500–3,500

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