
Domecke I (Cathedral Corner I)
A monumental fragment of Gothic stone architecture emerges from a hazy, photorealistic rendering, capturing the weathered grandeur of a cathedral corner with Richter's characteristic painterly blur. The image hovers between documentation and abstraction, dissolving crisp architectural detail into soft, atmospheric tones of grey and ochre. Richter's treatment transforms a familiar religious structure into something timeless and contemplative, questioning the boundary between photography and painting.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
January 22, 2026
Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000
Sold: $12,900
Lot 34
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