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Thomas Schütte
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Thomas Schütte
- Mann im Matsch mit Hund
- (i) signed with the artist's initials, dated 1983-1994 and numbered 2/6 on the underside of the wax sculpture
(ii) signed, titled and dated 1981-1994 and numbered 2/6 on the reverse (i) wax and wooden base
(ii) colour photograph- (i) 136.4 by 30 by 30cm.; 53 1/2 by 11 3/4 by 11 3/4 in.
- (ii) 61 by 50.7cm.; 24 by 20in.
- This work is number 2 from an edition of 6.
Provenance
Galerie Paul Schönewald, Xanten
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue, Hamburg Kunsthalle; Stuttgart, Württembergischer Kunstverein, Thomas Schütte: Figur, 1994, p. 13, illustration of another example in colour
Julian Heynen, et al., Thomas Schütte, London 1998, p. 84, illustration of another example in colour
Condition
Colours:
The colours are fairly accurate though brighter and more vibrant in the original.
Condition:
Photograph: This work is in very good condition. There are several specks of media visible upon close inspection to the cream window mount.
Sculpture: There is some light discolouration and handling marks in places to base, particularly at the corners. There is a light dust layer to the wax sculpture and faint signs of restoration to the base of the figure's legs.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."