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Robert Mapplethorpe was known for his dramatic black and white photography. The American photographer's nude portraits, self-portraits and scenes from New York City's S&M clubs are particularly famous. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of Robert Mapplethorpe photographic art.
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William S. Burroughs (50% OFF - LIMITED TIME ONLY)
By Robert Mapplethorpe
Located in Kansas City, MO
Robert Mapplethorpe
William S. Burroughs
Photograph insert from Radar No. 1 (1982)
Year: 1982
Size: 9.8 × 7.8 inches
Stamped verso, unsigned
Accompanied by Radar, Basel, Edition C.L...
Category
1980s American Modern Figurative Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
$190 Sale Price
50% Off
Robert Mapplethorpe Calla Lilly collector's plate
By Robert Mapplethorpe
Located in New York, NY
Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946-1989)
Calla Lilly, plate produced by Swid Powell in 1989, original image captured 1984
Porcelain with overglaze transfer-printed decoration
12 in....
Category
1980s Contemporary More Art
Materials
Porcelain
Orchid
By Robert Mapplethorpe
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Mapplethorpe's (1946-1989) place in the canon was earned from his incredible output of images that ranged from beautiful to brutal.
Mapplethorpe boldly showcased the beauty ...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Paper, Silver Gelatin
$33,000 Sale Price
36% Off
Untitled
By Robert Mapplethorpe
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Robert Mapplethorpe's (1946-1989) place in the canon was earned from his incredible output of images that ranged from beautiful to brutal.
Though known for his unrivalled output in...
Category
1960s Post-Modern Mixed Media
Materials
Found Objects, Pencil, Color Pencil
Derrick Cross By Robert Mapplethorpe
By Robert Mapplethorpe
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Derrick Cross
By Robert Mapplethorpe
1982
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Paper Size: 20.5 x 36 inches ( 52 x 91 cm )
Image Size: 12.75 x 34 inches ( 32 x 86 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
SILVER DOLLAR (COLOR)
By Robert Mapplethorpe
Located in Aventura, FL
Dye-transfer print, flush-mounted. The photographer's copyright stamp, signed and dated in ink, and with title, date, and edition 'A. P. #D' in ink on the reverse. Frame size 30 x 33...
Category
1980s Photorealist Portrait Photography
Materials
Dye Transfer
$21,000 Sale Price
20% Off