Richard Gere Photograph by Mapplethorpe 1983
Photograph of Richard Gere by Robert Mapplethorpe, 1983
USD$1200.
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Print Specifications:
Photographer: Robert Mapplethorpe (American, 1946 – 1989) – American photographer known for his sometimes controversial, highly stylized black and white photography. His work featured an diversity of subjects, including celebrity portraits, male and female nudes, self portraits and still-life images of flowers.
Title: “Richard Gere” – movie and film actor.
Date Of Negative: 1983
Type Of Print: Authentic Sheet Fed Photogravure (from original image – authorized by Robert Mapplethorpe)
Date Of Print: 1985 (30+ year old print)
Original Issue: Bound sheet fed photogravure compilation.
Paper: Medium weight – satin/matte finish
Print/Platemaker: Toppan Printing Company, Tokyo, Japan
Print Origin: Tokyo, Japan
Approximate Image Size Inches: 10.5 x 10.5 inches
Approximate Image Size Metric: 26.7 x 26.7 centimeters
Print Border: Yes – surrounding print border professionally trimmed
Condition Grade: Extra Fine ++
Verso: Blank
Registered Vintage Archive Serial #: 03G4PM2
Certificate Of Authenticity (COA): Yes – individual hand signed COA from Finephoto
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We are pleased to offer an authentic (NOT a computer scanned reprint), genuine 1985 sheet fed photogravure plate produced from the original negative/print
by the controversial American photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. One of the most significant photographic artists of the 20th century, Mapplethorpe’s iconic images are held in important collections and museums throughout the world. This LARGE FOLIO SIZE sheet fed photogravure was originally issued as part of a now scarce, out of print limited edition photogravure compilation, engraved and printed in high quality sheet fed gravure for Twelvetrees Press in Tokyo, Japan in 1985.
Whether you collect photogravure prints or are simply looking for extraordinary home or business decor, this atmospheric photogravure will frame and display beautifully!
This photogravure is guaranteed to be authentic and comes with a hand signed CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) with unique individual registered serial number from the Finephoto Vintage Archive & Database.Under magnification this plate shows a tight “honeycomb” cell structure, uniform pressing of ink and a wide range of tone – all indicative of a high quality sheet fed gravure plate.