Details

Provenance

Galerie Georg Kargl, Vienna Acquired directly from the above by the present owner

Literature

Hubertus Butin, Gerhard Richter: Editions 1965 - 1993 , Munich, 1993, p. 118, no. 37, illustration of another example in colour Hubertus Butin and Stefan Gronert, Eds., Gerhard Richter: Editions 1965-2004. Catalogue Raisonné , Ostfildern-Ruit 2004, p. 185, illustration of another example in colour Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is lighter in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the textured surface apparent in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached to a backing board at intervals along all four edges on the reverse. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light. "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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalog summary

Gerhard Richter Grau signed, dated 8.9.71 and numbered 37/150 on the reverse oil on synthetic paper 40 by 40 cm.; 15 3/4 by 15 3/4 in. Provenance Galerie Georg Kargl, Vienna Acquired directly from the above by the present owner Literature Hubertus Butin, Gerhard Richter: Editions 1965 - 1993 , Munich, 1993, p. 118, no. 37, illustration of another example in colour Hubertus Butin and Stefan Gronert, Eds., Gerhard Richter: Editions 1965-2004. Catalogue Raisonné , Ostfildern-Ruit 2004, p. 185, illustration of another example in colour Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is lighter in the original. The catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the textured surface apparent in the original.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is attached to a backing board at intervals along all four edges on the reverse. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light. "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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."