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- Authorized offset on smooth satin paper.

-  2005. Copyright Gerhard Richter.

- Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed.

- Stamp on verso.

- Size: 70 x 70cm.

- Gerhard Richter (b. 1932) is universally regarded as one of the most important and influential artists of the post-war and contemporary era. His work occupies a unique position between abstraction and representation, combining conceptual rigor with an intense painterly presence. Richter consistently ranks among the most highly valued living artists on the international art market, with record auction results and strong institutional demand, making his abstract paintings a cornerstone for serious collectors, design-oriented buyers and investors in blue-chip contemporary art.

Created in 1992, Composition, Abstract Painting belongs to Richter’s celebrated abstract period, in which color, chance and gesture interact through layered brushwork and squeegee techniques. Vertical bands of deep blues, violets, greens and warmer tones create a rhythmic structure that oscillates between control and spontaneity. The surface reveals traces of movement, erasure and accumulation, inviting close viewing while maintaining a powerful visual impact at scale. These abstract compositions are widely admired for their ability to bridge emotional intensity and intellectual depth, positioning Richter as a key figure between modern abstraction and contemporary painting.

From a market and interior-design perspective, Richter’s abstract works are especially sought after for modern architecture, minimalist interiors, luxury apartments, contemporary offices and curated living spaces. His paintings are frequently associated in searches and collections with artists such as Mark Rothko, Barnett Newman, Cy Twombly, Yves Klein, Anselm Kiefer and Willem de Kooning, while also appealing to collectors who follow global contemporary icons like Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons and Banksy. Richter’s work is equally present in museum collections and high-end design environments, reinforcing its cross-disciplinary appeal.

Composition, Abstract Painting exemplifies why Gerhard Richter remains central to contemporary art: it combines strong visual presence and historical significance. The work resonates with current trends in contemporary design, abstract art, color-driven interiors and architectural spaces, making it an ideal piece for those seeking aesthetic power.

Offset print - Not signed - 2005

Gerhard Richter (after) - "Composition, Abstract Painting, 1992"- (70x70cm)

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