Robert Mapplethorpe Lisa Lyon

Robert Mapplethorpe
1946 - 1989
Lisa Lyon

gelatin silver print, signed and editioned 'AP 1/2' in ink in the margin, flush-mounted, the photographer's copyright stamp, signed and dated in ink, on the reverse, framed, 1982, artist's proof no. one from an edition of 10 plus 2 artist's proofs
image: 39 by 38.7 cm (15⅜ by 15¼ in.)
frame: 59.7 by 59.7 cm (23½ by 23½ in.)

Condition Report:
Please note the colours and shades in the online catalogue illustration may vary depending on screen settings.

This print is in generally excellent condition. When examined in raking light, a linear deposit of original retouching is visible in the sitter's torso area. In the lower margin is a tiny deposit of indeterminate nature.

The reverse of the mount is faintly soiled. '159' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil.

Provenance:
Collection of Lisa Lyon, acquired from the photographer

Phillips de Pury & Company London, 3 November 2011, Sale 40211, Lot 40