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Gerhard Richter — Cage 4 (P19-4)
Gerhard Richter

Cage 4 (P19-4)

A large-scale abstract painting by Gerhard Richter, "Cage 4 (P19-4)" belongs to his celebrated "Cage" series, named in homage to composer John Cage. The work features Richter's signature layering technique, with sweeping strokes of paint dragged across the canvas to create complex, interwoven fields of color and texture. The result is a dynamic interplay of transparency and opacity, evoking both chaos and meditative stillness.

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Evening & Day Editions

January 22, 2026

Estimate: $6,000$8,000

Sold: $18,060

Lot 126

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Gerhard Richter, Cage 4 (P19-4)

A large-scale abstract painting by Gerhard Richter, "Cage 4 (P19-4)" belongs to his celebrated "Cage" series, named in homage to composer John Cage. The work features Richter's signature layering technique, with sweeping strokes of paint dragged across the canvas to create complex, interwoven fields of color and texture. The result is a dynamic interplay of transparency and opacity, evoking both chaos and meditative stillness.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Expressive Brushwork, German Artist, Cage Series, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, Large Scale Work, Abstract Painting, Muted Tones, Abstract Expressionism, Gestural Abstraction, Contemporary Art

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Sebastián Naranjo, Art Institute of Chicago, Brittany Laques, Kyle Stewart, Alex Capecelatro