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Gerhard Richter — 4.4.88
Gerhard Richter

4.4.88

A delicate interplay of soft, translucent watercolor washes mingles with precise graphite marks on paper, reflecting Richter's ongoing exploration of the tension between abstraction and representation. The work carries a quiet, meditative quality, with fluid passages of color bleeding into one another against the subtle texture of the paper. Dated in the artist's characteristic titling style, the piece exemplifies Richter's rigorous yet lyrical approach to works on paper.

Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Literature: "Lothar Romain: Gerhard Richter. Zeichnungen und Aquarelle," Exhibition History: Quakenbrück, Galerie im Burgmannshof,

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Art

February 28, 2026

Estimate: $100,000$150,000

Sold: $167,700

Lot 14

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Gerhard Richter, 4.4.88

A delicate interplay of soft, translucent watercolor washes mingles with precise graphite marks on paper, reflecting Richter's ongoing exploration of the tension between abstraction and representation. The work carries a quiet, meditative quality, with fluid passages of color bleeding into one another against the subtle texture of the paper. Dated in the artist's characteristic titling style, the piece exemplifies Richter's rigorous yet lyrical approach to works on paper.

Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
17.1 x 23.5 cm
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Abstract Art, German Artist, Lyrical Abstraction, Male Artist, Muted Tones, Contemporary Master, Abstract Expressionism, Gestural Abstraction, Introspective Mood, Late 20th Century, Works on Paper, Watercolor And Graphite

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