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Gerhard Richter
Estimate
2,500,000 - 3,500,000 GBP
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Description
- Gerhard Richter
- Ypsilon
- signed, titled and dated 1984 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 200 by 180cm.
- 78 3/4 by 71in.
Provenance
Marian Goodman Gallery, New York
Sperone Westwater Gallery, New York
Jerry and Emily Spiegel, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1985
Exhibited
New York, Sperone Westwater Gallery, Gerhard Richter, 1985, n.p., illustrated in colour
Literature
Jürgen Harten, Ed., Gerhard Richter: Paintings 1962-1985, Cologne 1986, p. 312, no. 565/1, illustrated
Angelika Thill, et al., Gerhard Richter: Catalogue Raisonné, 1962-1993, Ostfildern-Ruit 1993, Vol. III, no. 565-1, illustrated in colour
Angelika Thill, et al., Gerhard Richter: Catalogue Raisonné, 1962-1993, Ostfildern-Ruit 1993, Vol. III, no. 565-1, illustrated in colour
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is brighter and more vibrant in the original. The blue is closer to turquoise in the original.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is very minor rubbing to the lower right and left corner tips. No restoration is apparent under ultra violet 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."