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Gerhard Richter
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Gerhard Richter
- Rot-Blau-Gelb
- signed, dated 73 and numbered 25 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 26 by 53.5cm.; 10 1/4 by 21in.
Provenance
Galerie Seriaal, Amsterdam
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1973
Exhibited
Amsterdam, Galerie Seriaal; Munich, Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus, Gerhard Richter, 1973, exhibited as part of the complete installation
Literature
Jürgen Harten, Gerhard Richter, Düsseldorf/Cologne 1986, p. 163, no. 338, illustrated as part of an installation
Angelika Thill, et al., Gerhard Richter, Catalogue Raisonné: 1962-1993, Vol. III, Osternfildern-Ruit 1993, no. 338/1-100, illustrated as part of an installation in colour
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although there is a less yellow hue overall in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is a small spot of paint loss to the bottom right corner tip and a minute spot of white media adhering to the extreme bottom edge towards the left corner. There is no evidence of any retouching when examined under ultraviolet light.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."