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Robert Mapplethorpe FLOWER platinum palladium print platinum-palladium print, signed, dated, and editioned '1/3' in pencil in the margin, the photographer's copyright stamp, signed and dated in pencil, on the reverse, in a frame designed to the artist's specifications, 1985 ( Complete Flowers, pl. 106) Condition This print is in generally excellent condition. Small, localized areas in the margins have undergone paper conservation, and a treatment report is available upon request. The printed area of the photograph has not been affected. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.