GERHARD RICHTER (B.1932) | Meer (Butin/Gronert 48)

Offset printed in colors on wove paper, cellophaned and mounted to a wove support (as issued), 1973, signed in pencil, dated, and numbered 87/250 on the support, printed by Richard Bacht, Essen, published by the Ghent Art Society, framed

The print is in generally good condition. The cellophaned sheet with slight undulation and a tiny spot of pigment loss in the lower left corner. The support with spots of pale grey damp-stain along the left edge, with associated undulation. An inconspicuous 100mm crease in the support at bottom and the corners slightly softened. Two pin holes in the upper left support corner, covered by tape. The verso with traces of surface soiling.
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