Gerhard Richter
94% confidenceGerman, 1932
Paintings
Gerhard Richter is a German visual artist widely regarded as one of the most important contemporary artists. His work includes abstract and photorealistic paintings, photographs, and glass pieces. He has produced abstract paintings using a "squeegee" technique, as well as photorealistic works based on found photographs.
Market Cap
$3.8B
Avg Hammer
$2.9M
Record Sale
$46.3M
Total Lots
3,127
Sell-through
85%
Buy-in Rate
15%
AI Insights
Market Analysis
Richter's squeegee abstracts (1980s-90s) command highest prices. Photo-paintings showing renewed collector interest. Market stable with 5.2% growth YoY.
Investment Thesis
Candle paintings (Kerze series) are highly liquid. Color-rich abstracts outperform gray-palette works. Catalogue raisonné inclusion essential.
Collector Trends
Strong institutional demand for museum-quality works. European collectors most active. Increasing Asian interest in abstract works.
Notable Works
Abstraktes Bild (599)
1986 • Oil on canvas
Last Sale
$46.3M
Domplatz, Mailand
1968 • Oil on canvas
Last Sale
$37.1M
Abstraktes Bild (809-4)
1994 • Oil on canvas
Last Sale
$34.2M
Eisberg
1982 • Oil on canvas
Last Sale
$21.6M
Upcoming Auctions
Abstraktes Bild (Blue)
Sotheby's • Lot 8
Apr 20, 2024
Est. $12-18M
Recent Sales with Provenance
| Work | House | Reserve | Hammer | Premium | Conf. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips | $15.0M | $18.2M | +21% | 97% | Feb 2024 | |
Kerze | Christie's | $10.0M | $12.4M | +24% | 98% | Jan 2024 |
Abstraktes Bild (780-1) | Sotheby's | $8.0M | $9.8M | +23% | 96% | Nov 2023 |
Seestück (Seascape) | Christie's | $5.0M | $7.2M | +44% | 98% | Oct 2023 |
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