Simon Periton (b. 1964)
The Poacher
titled and dated ‘THE POACHER 2007’ (on the backing board)
spray acrylic on glass, in artist's frame
32½ x 24½in. (82.6 x 62.2cm.)
Executed in 2007

Sadie Coles HQ, London.
Acquired from the above by George Michael in 2007.

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