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Thomas Schütte — Old Friends Revisited
Thomas Schütte

Old Friends Revisited

2021

A monumental work comprised of twelve inkjet pigment prints, Thomas Schütte's *Old Friends Revisited* (2021) revisits the artist's longstanding cast of figurative characters rendered with his signature blend of dark humor and sculptural sensitivity. Printed on Tecco PM 230 Matt paper, the series showcases Schütte's mastery of scale and surface, translating his three-dimensional sculptural practice into a richly textured printed format. The work reflects his ongoing dialogue with themes of memory, identity, and the human condition, inviting viewers to reconnect with familiar archetypes through a fresh and commanding visual lens.

Medium
inkjet pigment print auf Tecco PM 230 Matt paper, in 12 parts
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Executed in 2021, this work is number 9 from an edition of 35 plus 5 artist's proofs.

🔨 Auction Lot

20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

March 8, 2002

Estimate: $40,000$60,000

Sold: $50,800

Lot 44

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Thomas Schütte, Old Friends Revisited, 2021

A monumental work comprised of twelve inkjet pigment prints, Thomas Schütte's *Old Friends Revisited* (2021) revisits the artist's longstanding cast of figurative characters rendered with his signature blend of dark humor and sculptural sensitivity. Printed on Tecco PM 230 Matt paper, the series showcases Schütte's mastery of scale and surface, translating his three-dimensional sculptural practice into a richly textured printed format. The work reflects his ongoing dialogue with themes of memory, identity, and the human condition, inviting viewers to reconnect with familiar archetypes through a fresh and commanding visual lens.

Medium
inkjet pigment print auf Tecco PM 230 Matt paper, in 12 parts
Dimensions
95 x 70 cm
Year
2021
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Inkjet Print, German Artist, Sculptural References, Contemplative Mood, Multi-Part Series, Male Artist, Conceptual Art, Printmaking, Contemporary Artist, Muted Tones, Figurative Art, Established Artist

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