Gerhard Richter - 858 [Book + 8 Loose Plates + Bill Frisell CD] - 2002

Gerhard Richter – Richter 858 (Book + 8 Loose Plates + Bill Frisell CD) – First Edition – SFMOMA, 2002

Magnificent first edition of Richter 858, published by SFMOMA on the occasion of the exhibition dedicated to Gerhard Richter’s abstract paintings. This edition is particularly sought-after because it includes:

The main hardback volume (clothbound)

8 loose high-quality plates printed on thick coated art paper

The audio CD by Bill Frisell, composed specifically in response to Richter’s paintings

The original grey clamshell box with interior compartments for book, plates and CD


This copy is complete with all components and in as new condition. The clamshell box shows only minimal handling.


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TECHNICAL DETAILS

Publisher: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
Year: 2002
Edition: First Edition
Language: English
Binding: Hardback, grey cloth, debossed titling
Box: Original grey clamshell box with recessed design for plates and CD
Plates: 8 loose colour plates, approx. 30 × 23 cm, printed in full colour on premium coated paper
CD: Original audio CD “Richter 858 : Bill Frisell” housed in its die-cut tray
Design: High-quality museum production
Pages: 144
Dimensions: 39 × 31 cm
Weight: approx. 2.6 kg


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ABOUT THE WORK

The book presents one of the most celebrated sets of abstract paintings by Gerhard Richter — the “858” series — reproduced with exceptional colour accuracy.
The volume includes essays by leading scholars, high-resolution reproductions, and critical analysis of Richter’s technique, squeegee method, and colour structures.

The eight loose plates allow collectors to view each painting individually, while the Bill Frisell CD offers a unique sound interpretation created specifically for this project.

A highly collectible and increasingly rare edition combining visual art, music, and museum-level production.


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CONDITION

Book: As new

Plates: As new, perfectly clean

CD: As new

Clamshell box: minimal storage signs only


Complete set. No missing parts.


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SHIPPING

The item will be:

Carefully packed in a reinforced box

All components individually protected

Shipped with tracking number and insurance

International delivery available


Due to the weight and dimensions, shipping costs may vary depending on destination.