Orchid II
Orchid II
Signed Print
Gerhard Richter
£35,000-£50,000Value Indicator
$70,000-$100,000 Value Indicator
$60,000-$90,000 Value Indicator
¥330,000-¥480,000 Value Indicator
€40,000-€60,000 Value Indicator
$360,000-$510,000 Value Indicator
¥6,700,000-¥9,570,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 25
Year: 1998
Size: H 29cm x W 37cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2024 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
| November 2018 | Phillips New York | United States | |||
| May 2018 | Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers | United States | |||
| June 2015 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
| May 2014 | Lempertz, Cologne | Germany | |||
| February 2013 | Phillips London | United Kingdom | |||
| November 2010 | Christie's New York | United States |
Meaning & Analysis
Orchid II is a signed lithograph created in 1998 by internationally renowned painter Gerhard Richter. Released in a limited edition of 25, the artwork is a unique example of the abstract expressionist painter’s foray into the genre of still life.
Rendered in a realistic manner, the artwork features an orchid against a plain brown background. Coupling an engaging simplicity with technical sophistication, the artwork links Richter to a rich lineage of still life painters, including Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Cézanne. The serenity and brightness of the image contrast starkly with Richter’s monochrome paintings of the earlier period. Orchid II captures how the experimentation with colours and mediums allows the artist to move in the direction of a lively and buoyant visual language. The artist commented in this context: “‘I do not pursue any particular intentions, system, or direction. I do not have a programme, a style, a course to follow. I have brought not being interested in specialist problems, working themes, in variations towards mystery. I shy away from all restrictions, I do not know what I want, I am inconsistent, indifferent, passive; I like things that are indeterminate and boundless, and I like persistent uncertainty”.
Hailing from Germany, Gerhard Richter has not been confined to one visual style. A testament to versatility and artistic diversity, Richter's work spans from photorealism to abstraction and conceptual art, and his portfolio is rich in varied media. From creating bold canvases to working on glass to distort the lines between wall-based art and sculpture, Richter has honed in on the blur technique to impart an ambiguity on his creations. To this day, Richter is one of the most recognised artists of the 20th century with his art having been presented in exhibitions worldwide. His global impact underscores his legacy as a trailblazer of artistic exploration.
