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Gerhard Richter

German · b. 1932 · Painter, Sculptor

Gerhard Richter is a German visual artist. Richter has produced abstract as well as photorealistic paintings, photographs and glass pieces. He is widely regarded as one of the… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Gerhard Richter, Abstraktes Bild (636), 1987, oil on canvas, in 2 partsAbstraktes Bild (636)Phillips · $34,800,000≈ £28,306,491≈ €32,450,578Sign up to see
  2. Gerhard Richter, Kerzenschein (Candle-light), 1984, oil on canvasKerzenschein (Candle-light)Phillips · HK$101,970,000≈ $13,077,653≈ £9,802,603≈ €11,508,979Sign up to see
  3. Gerhard Richter, Abstraktes Bild (940-7), 2015, oil on canvasAbstraktes Bild (940-7)Phillips · HK$95,100,000≈ $12,255,537≈ £8,661,769≈ €10,060,365Sign up to see

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  1. Gerhard Richter, Erster Blick (First View) (B. 112), 2000, Offset print, on ivory newsprint paper, mounted to white cardboard (as issued), the full sheet
    Erster Blick (First View) (B. 112), 2000
    Print (other) · Other support · ed. 66/100
    S. 18.2 x 15.1 cm (7 1/8 x 5 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 128
    £4,902≈ $6,579≈ €5,620Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  2. Gerhard Richter, Bridge 14 Feb 45 (I) (B. 113), 2000, Offset print with varnish, on lightweight cardboard, mounted to white cardboard (as issued), the full sheet
    Bridge 14 Feb 45 (I) (B. 113), 2000
    Print (other) · Board · ed. 21/50
    framed 66.4 x 53.5 cm (26 1/8 x 21 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 129
    £5,418≈ $7,272≈ €6,212Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Gerhard Richter, Seestück (Gegenlicht) (Seascape; Backlight), 1969/1991, Offset print in colours, on smooth wove paper, with full margins
    Seestück (Gegenlicht) (Seascape; Backlight), 1969/1991
    Print (other) · Paper
    I. 54.1 x 54 cm (21 1/4 x 21 1/4 in.) S. 90 x 70.1 cm (35 3/8 x 27 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 130
    £8,385≈ $11,254≈ €9,613Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Gerhard Richter, Waldhaus (House in the Woods) (P18), 2004/2018, Giclée print in colours, flush-mounted to aluminium with metal strainer on the reverse (as issued)
    Waldhaus (House in the Woods) (P18), 2004/2018
    Print (other) · ed. 118/200
    142.1 x 98 cm (55 7/8 x 38 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 131
    £12,900≈ $17,313≈ €14,790Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Gerhard Richter, Orchidee II (Orchid II) (B. 103), 1998, Offset lithograph in colours, on lightweight cardboard, mounted between Plexiglas plates, with strainer on the reverse (as issued)
    Orchidee II (Orchid II) (B. 103), 1998
    Print (other) · Board · ed. 13/25
    29.5 x 37.4 cm (11 5/8 x 14 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    £28,380≈ $38,089≈ €32,538Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Gerhard Richter, Onkel Rudi (Uncle Rudi) (B. 111), 2000, Cibachrome print, mounted to white Alu-Dibond plate (as issued), the full sheet
    Onkel Rudi (Uncle Rudi) (B. 111), 2000
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 51/80
    framed 96 x 58.3 cm (37 3/4 x 23 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    £24,510≈ $32,895≈ €28,101Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Gerhard Richter, Domecke I (Cathedral Corner I) (B. 97), 1998, Cibachrome print, mounted between Plexiglas plates, with strainer on the reverse (as issued)
    Domecke I (Cathedral Corner I) (B. 97), 1998
    Photograph · ed. 10/60
    78 x 55.1 cm (30 3/4 x 21 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 34
    £12,900≈ $17,313≈ €14,790Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Gerhard Richter, Guildenstern (B. 95), 1998, Cibachrome print, flush-mounted between Plexiglas and aluminium board, with metal strainer on the reverse (as issued)
    Guildenstern (B. 95), 1998
    Photograph · Board · ed. 6/35
    102.2 x 115.7 cm (40 1/4 x 45 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 35
    £10,320≈ $13,850≈ €11,832Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Gerhard Richter, Ophelia (B. 96), 1998, Cibachrome print, flush-mounted between Plexiglas and aluminium board, with metal strainer on the reverse (as issued)
    Ophelia (B. 96), 1998
    Photograph · Board · ed. 6/35
    102.1 x 116 cm (40 1/4 x 45 5/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 36
    £10,320≈ $13,850≈ €11,832Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Gerhard Richter, 128 Fotos von einem Bild (Halifax 1978) II (128 Details From a Picture) (B. 99), 1998, The complete set of eight offset prints, on Phoenix Imperial paper, the full sheets, with title page, colophon, and the original blue cloth-covered portfolio
    128 Fotos von einem Bild (Halifax 1978) II (128 Details From a Picture) (B. 99), 1998
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. 53/60
    all S. 64.3 x 100.7 cm (25 3/8 x 39 5/8 in.) portfolio 66 x 102.5 x 1.2 cm (25 7/8 x 40 3/8 x 0 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 37
    £15,480≈ $20,776≈ €17,748Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
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About Gerhard Richter

Gerhard Richter is a German visual artist. Richter has produced abstract as well as photorealistic paintings, photographs and glass pieces. He is widely regarded as one of the most important contemporary German artists and several of his works have set record prices at auction, with him being the most expensive living painter at one time.

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