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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, Sechs Fotos 2.5.89-7.5.89 (Six Photos May 2-7, 1989) portfolio, 1991, The complete set of six photographs, on resin-coated paper, the full sheets,
    Sechs Fotos 2.5.89-7.5.89 (Six Photos May 2-7, 1989) portfolio, 1991
    Photograph · Paper · ed. 13/50
    14 1/4 x 20 1/2 in (36.2 x 52.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 81
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Gerhard Richter, Orchid II, 1998, Offset print in colours, on lightweight cardboard, mounted between plexiglass plates (as issued), the full sheet,
    Orchid II, 1998
    Print (other) · Board · ed. 1/25
    S. 29.4 x 37.2 cm (11 5/8 x 14 5/8 in)
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Gerhard Richter, Funken, 1970, color offset lithograph on paper
    Funken, 1970
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 42/200
    12 1/2 x 18 1/2in (32 x 46.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 102
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,800–2,200View at Bonhams ↗
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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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