Artist: Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946 - 1989). Title: "Orchid". Medium: Original vintage photogravure. Date: Composed 1987. Printed 1988. Dimensions: Overall size: 8 1/8 x 8 1/8 in. (206 x 206 mm). Lot Note(s): Stamped with the photographer's name, verso. Edition unknown, presumed small. High-grade archival paper. Printed to the edge of the sheet. Fine, quality printing. Very good to fine condition. Comment(s): According to “Gordon’s Photography Prices” the auction record for a photogravure of this image is $54,000, realized at Christie's, New York, 10/12/2005, lot #43. Image copyright © The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation. [29668-2-600]