Lot 294
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Thomas Schütte, United Enemies (A Play in Ten Scenes) [Two Works]
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Thomas Schütte
- United Enemies (A Play in Ten Scenes) [Two Works]
- signed, dated 1994 and numbered 5/35 in the margin
- hand-painted offset lithograph
- 25 1/8 by 37 1/4 in. 63.8 by 94.6 cm.
- Executed in 1994, each work is number 5 from an edition of 35 plus 5 artist's proofs from a cmoplete series of 10 plates, published by Yves Gevaert, Brussels.
Provenance
Sean Kelly Gallery, New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Literature
Julian Heynen, James Lingwood, Angela Vettese, Thomas Schütte, London, 1998, pp. 26-27, illustrated in color
Ulrich Loock, Thomas Schütte; Herausgegeben von der Friedrich Christian Flick Collection, Cologne, 2004, cat. no. 23, pp. 124-125, illustrated in color
Ulrich Loock, Thomas Schütte; Herausgegeben von der Friedrich Christian Flick Collection, Cologne, 2004, cat. no. 23, pp. 124-125, illustrated in color
Condition
i (Pink Heads): This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is window matted and hinged on the reverse to the backing board at the top 2 corners. Only under raking light and close inspection is there evidence of a soft impression above the right corner of the right figure's head and to the left of the left sided figure's head. Framed under Plexiglas.
ii (White Points): This work is in very good condition overall. The sheet is window matted and hinged on the reverse to the backing board at the top 2 corners. Under raking light, there is evidence of a very minor, soft impression at the top left quadrant of the sheet. Framed under Plexiglas.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.