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Gerhard Richter — Orchidee II (Orchid II)
Gerhard Richter

Orchidee II (Orchid II)

A lush and enigmatic depiction of an orchid rendered in Richter's characteristically ambiguous visual language, where the delicate bloom appears to emerge from a tension between clarity and abstraction. The work balances botanical detail with an atmospheric softness, inviting the viewer to question the boundary between representation and painterly dissolution. True to Richter's ongoing exploration of perception and image-making, the orchid becomes both a familiar subject and an elusive, meditative presence.

🔨 Auction Lot

Evening & Day Editions

January 22, 2026

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

Sold: $28,380

Lot 32

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Gerhard Richter, Orchidee II (Orchid II)

A lush and enigmatic depiction of an orchid rendered in Richter's characteristically ambiguous visual language, where the delicate bloom appears to emerge from a tension between clarity and abstraction. The work balances botanical detail with an atmospheric softness, inviting the viewer to question the boundary between representation and painterly dissolution. True to Richter's ongoing exploration of perception and image-making, the orchid becomes both a familiar subject and an elusive, meditative presence.

Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

German Artist, Serene Mood, Botanical Subject, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, Soft Color Palette, Floral Painting, Photorealism, Fine Art, Contemporary Era

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Collected by

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