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Gerhard Richter — Kreuz (Cross)
Gerhard Richter

Kreuz (Cross)

A monumental cross emerges from layers of smeared and dragged paint, rendered in Richter's signature interplay of representation and abstraction. The image hovers between clarity and dissolution, inviting contemplation of faith, mortality, and the limits of visual certainty. Richter's restrained palette and signature blurring technique transform this ancient religious symbol into a meditation on meaning itself.

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Evening & Day Editions

January 22, 2026

Estimate: $7,000$9,000

Sold: $19,350

Lot 38

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Gerhard Richter, Kreuz (Cross)

A monumental cross emerges from layers of smeared and dragged paint, rendered in Richter's signature interplay of representation and abstraction. The image hovers between clarity and dissolution, inviting contemplation of faith, mortality, and the limits of visual certainty. Richter's restrained palette and signature blurring technique transform this ancient religious symbol into a meditation on meaning itself.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Abstract Art, German Artist, Living Artist, Photography, 20th Century, Blue Chip, Renowned Artist, Muted Palette, Male Artist, Spiritual Mood, Photorealism, Cross Iconography, Contemporary Era, Religious Subject, Large Format, Nature, German, Colorful, Floral, Still Life, Contemporary

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