Artist: Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946 - 1989). Title: "Parrot Tulip in a Black Vase". Medium: Original vintage photogravure. Date: Composed 1985. Printed 1988. Dimensions: Overall size: 8 3/16 x 8 1/8 in. (208 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 platinum print of this image is $72,000 realized at Christie's, New York, 4/24/2006, lot #2. Image copyright © The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation. [29664-2-600]