Heiner Friedrich
Heiner Friedrich
Signed Print
Gerhard Richter
£2,050-£3,100Value Indicator
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€2,450-€3,700 Value Indicator
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Medium: Lithograph
Edition size: 250
Year: 1970
Size: H 40cm x W 30cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2023 | Tate Ward Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| May 2022 | Tate Ward Auctions | United Kingdom | |||
| July 2021 | Karl & Faber | Germany | |||
| December 2019 | Lempertz, Cologne | Germany | |||
| October 2019 | Van Ham Fine Art Auctions | Germany | |||
| June 2019 | Karl & Faber | Germany | |||
| June 2018 | Van Ham Fine Art Auctions | Germany |
Meaning & Analysis
Heiner Friedrich is a signed lithograph by internationally acclaimed German painter, Gerhard Richter. Created in 1970, the artwork is a unique example of Richter's engagement with a figurative subject matter before he moves in the direction of monochrome art and radically reduces his visual language.
The artwork features a human face surrounded by darkness. The facial features of the subject are rendered indistinct, endowing it with a dimension of nostalgia and anonymity. As so often in Richter’s works, the technique of blurring has been employed in Heiner Friedrich, reflecting Richter’s desire to deconstruct traditional artistic methods. Richter commented on the function of the blurring technique: “I blur things so that they do not look artistic or craftsmanlike but technological, smooth and perfect. I blur things to make all the parts a closer fit. Perhaps I also blur out the excess of unimportant information.”
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.