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Robert Mapplethorpe Leatherman 14 by 14 in. (35.6 by 35.6 cm.) flush-mounted, the photographer's copyright/reproduction rights stamp, signed and dated in ink, and with title, edition '1/10,' and '[MAP 1349]' in ink on the reverse, framed, 1980 Condition This photograph is in generally excellent condition. When examined in raking light, the following are visible: a small raised area in the upper left quadrant; and scattered pinpoint-sized impressions in the upper portion of the image and margin. The margin corners are gently bumped. There is minor soiling, an abrasion, and strips of yellowed adhesive remnants on the reverse. The photographer's signature in the stamp is very slightly smudged. 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. Catalogue Note 'The people in my pictures were doing it because they wanted to. No one was forced into it. For me, S&M means sex and magic, not sadomasochism. It was all about trust.'  Interview with Dominick Dunne for Vanity Fair , February 1989