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    Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946-1989). Lydia Cheng, 1985. Platinum-palladium print. 23-3/8 x 19-1/2 inches (59.2 x...

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    Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946-1989)
    Lydia Cheng, 1985
    Platinum-palladium print
    23-3/8 x 19-1/2 inches (59.2 x 49.5 cm)
    Signed, dated, and editioned '1/3' in pencil lower margin recto. Signed and dated in pencil in the photographer's stamp verso.

    Condition Report*: Sheet is hinged to board measuring 27-1/4 x 23-1/4 inches; broken hinges still adhered verso, structure of the paper has not been affected; extremely minor undulation along the lower and upper edges; otherwise, there do not appear to be any major condition issues affecting the image.
    Framed Dimensions 32.5 X 29 Inches
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    April, 2019
    6th Saturday
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