Lot 213
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GERHARD RICHTER | Fingermalerei #147
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Gerhard Richter
- Fingermalerei #147
- signed, partially titled and dated 8.9.71 on the reverse
- oil on paper
- 15 5/8 by 15 5/8 in. 40 by 40 cm.
- Executed in 1971, this work is number 147 from a series of 150 unique works.
Provenance
Christine Burgin Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Paula Cooper Gallery, Group Exhibition, September 1991
Literature
Hubertus Butin, Stefan Gronert and Thomas Olbricht, Eds., Gerhard Richter Editionen 1965-2013 (catalogue raisonné), Ostfildern 2014, cat. no. 45, p. 209, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in excellent condition overall. The sheet is hinged verso to the mat at the top two corners. Under close inspection, there is evidence of very minor, unobtrusive wear and handling to the corners of the sheet. Only visible under very close inspection, there are a few, unobtrusive pinpoint surface accretions. Framed under Plexiglas.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.