Details

Provenance

Lisa Lyon collection Private Japanese collection Condition This print is in overall very good to excellent condition. With a very light, superficial, hairline scratch in the left hand side of the image, only visible in raking light. With slightly softened corners. "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."

Catalog summary

Robert Mapplethorpe 'Flex Studies, Side', 1982 Gelatin Silver print Vintage silver print, dry-mounted to card. Signed and numbered AP 1/2 in black pen in the lower margin, and signed and dated in black pen in the photographer's copyright stamp on the reverse. With a letter signed and dated by Lisa Lyon accompanying the print. Mounted and framed. Provenance Lisa Lyon collection Private Japanese collection Condition This print is in overall very good to excellent condition. With a very light, superficial, hairline scratch in the left hand side of the image, only visible in raking light. With slightly softened corners. "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."