Robert Mapplethorpe (1946–1989)

Each framed: 38 1/2 x 27 1/2 x 2 in. (97.7 x 69.8 x 5 cm.)

Five photogravures from an original suite of ten, each signed and numbered ‘20/25’ in pencil (margin)

[These works are each number twenty from an edition of twenty-five, plus five artist's proofs, from Flowers (New York: Hotel 21, Robert Miller Gallery and Robert Mapplethorpe, 1987, printed by Neelon Crawford 1988).]

Inquiry from Christie's

Sotheby's, New York, April 23, 2003, lot 276;

acquired from the above by the present owner.

2021

MAPPLETHORPE: ESCULTURA, Morán Morán

Robert Mapplethorpe, Gladstone Gallery

Robert Mapplethorpe: More Life, Kukje Gallery

2020

Mapplethorpe Before Portraits : Perfection of form., RestelliArtCo.

Robert Mapplethorpe. Selected by Robert Wilson, Galerie Thomas Schulte

2019

Implicit Tensions: Mapplethorpe Now, Guggenheim Museum

ROBERT MAPPLETHORPE, Mai 36 Galerie

2017

Robert Mapplethorpe, Xavier Hufkens

2016

Robert Mapplethorpe, McCabe Fine Art

Robert Mapplethorpe - On the Edge, ARoS Aarhus Art Museum

Robert Mapplethorpe: The Perfect Medium, Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Robert Mapplethorpe: The Perfect Medium, J. Paul Getty Museum

2015

ROBERT MAPPLETHORPE – femmes, Mai 36 Galerie

Robert Mapplethorpe, Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

"Flowers" is a suite of five photogravures by Robert Mapplethorpe that showcases the beauty and fragility of nature. Through his masterful use of light, shadow, and composition, Mapplethorpe captures the essence of each flower, highlighting its unique details and textures. The flowers themselves appear almost sculptural, with their delicate petals and intricate forms coming to life on the page. Mapplethorpe's "Flowers" are not mere representations of nature, but rather a reflection of the artist's own appreciation for the beauty of the natural world.

In the context of the collection, "Flowers" by Robert Mapplethorpe exemplifies the first section of the collection, which focuses on the observation and interpretation of nature. Mapplethorpe's photographs offer a unique perspective on the beauty of flowers and their intricate details, highlighting the importance of appreciating and preserving the natural world. As a highly sought-after artist, Mapplethorpe's works hold significant value in the art market, with his photographs often selling for six-figure sums at auction.

USD 40,320