Robert Mapplethorpe1946–1989, Portrait of Ron Sims

Portrait of Ron Sims

1980
bromoil gelatin silver print
14 h × 15⅛ w in (36 × 38 cm)

Signed, dated and inscribed to lower margin ‘For Ron Robert Mapplethorpe 80’. Signed and dated to verso ‘1980 Robert Mapplethorpe’ with artist's stamp.

sheet: 19⅞ h × 16 w in (50 × 41 cm)

Condition: Work is in good overall condition. One small dog-ear to emulsion at lower left corner. Visible upon very close inspection, a few tiny areas of discoloration within lower margin. Print has been dry mounted to backing and is hinged at two points. Framed behind glass measuring 25 x 23 inches.