Thomas Struth

a group of 4 chromogenic prints, each framed, the photographer's label, signed in pencil and with typed title, date, and edition number, 2 with a Galerie Max Hetzler label and 2 with a Marian Goodman Gallery label on the reverse, 1992-93, each from an edition of 10 (4)

Marian Goodman Gallery, New York, 2003: Rote Gladiolen - No. 22, Winterthur, 1992 and Alte Sonnenblumen - No. 67, Winterthur, 1992

Galerie Max Hetzler, Berlin, 2005: Hängende Kirschzweige - Nr. 70, Düsseldorf, 1993 and Kirschblüten mit grünen Blättern - Nr. 35, Düsseldorf, 1993

Dieter Schwarz, Thomas Struth, Dandelion Room (New York/Munich, 2001), unpaginated

While these chromogenic prints have not been examined out of their frames, they appear to be in generally excellent condition. The colors remain vibrant and strong with no apparent fading. Scattered deposits of original retouching are visible upon close inspection. Further information and condition notes about the prints are as follows: Rote Gladiolen - No. 22, Winterthur, 1992: editioned '4/10' in pencil on the reverse of the mat and of the frame. Upon close inspection, a few tiny rust-colored deposits of indeterminate nature are visible at the center left of the print. Hängende Kirschzweige - Nr. 70, Düsseldorf, 1993: editioned '8/10' in pencil on the reverse of the mat and the frame. Kirschblüten mit grünen Blättern - Nr. 35, Düsseldorf, 1993: editioned '7/10' in pencil on the reverse of the frame.
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