Thomas Schütte (B. 1954)
Sparta
signed and dated 'TH SCHÜTTE 1 AVRIL 89' (lower center)
charcoal and watercolour on printed paper
23⅝ x 16½in. (60 x 42cm.)
Executed in 1989, this work is from a series of unique examples

Private Collection.
Anon. Sale, Christophe Joron Derem, 11 December 2014, lot 117.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.

This lot is offered without reserve.
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Please note that the work is signed 'TH SCHUTTE 1 AVRIL 89' (lower center) and was executed in 1989, and not as stated in the printed catalogue.