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Domecke II (Cathedral Corner) - Signed Print by Gerhard Richter 1998 - MyArtBroker

Domecke II (Cathedral Corner)
Signed Print

Gerhard Richter

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Medium: Lithograph

Edition size: 100

Year: 1998

Size: H 100cm x W 70cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of Gerhard Richter's Domecke II (Cathedral Corner) (signed) from 1998 is estimated to be worth between £2,400 and £3,600. This lithograph print, with an auction history of nine total sales since its entry to the market in May 2003, is a rare artwork. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 100.

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseLocation
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
January 2017Lempertz, Cologne Germany
June 2015Van Ham Fine Art Auctions Germany
May 2009Lempertz, Cologne Germany
November 2007Lempertz, Cologne Germany
May 2007Karl & Faber Germany
October 2006Christie's London United Kingdom
March 2004Lempertz, Cologne Germany

Meaning & Analysis

Made after the same painting of Cologne Cathedral as close cousin Domecke I (Cathedral Corner), this print is a standout example of Richter’s unmistakable painterly style and photorealistic treatment of the built environment. Not unlike Elisabeth II (1966), Besetztes Haus (Squatter’s House) (1990) and Orchid II (1998), here Richter uses small, carefully applied areas of colour to offer an impressionistic portrayal of his subject matter which, upon closer inspection, is in fact saturated with stunning detail. Speaking to the artist’s skill as a painter, this work is an ode to his adoptive home of Cologne in Western Germany. This particular corner of the Kölner Dom, or Cologne Cathedral, is adjacent to the Museum Ludwig - a large-scale collection of Contemporary Art where Richter’s work has been exhibited many times.

Domecke II (Cathedral Corner) provides insight into Richter’s relationship to Cologne - his adoptive home city. In 2007, Richter made headlines across Germany and the world when a new stained-glass window, which he designed, was unveiled at Cologne Cathedral. This new window was to replace an original  This commission saw Richter avoid any explicitly religious themes, opting rather for a grid-like formation of 11,500 ‘pixels’, designed to represent ‘non-representational nature of the Divine’. The commission caused great controversy, with some churchgoers, cathedral staff, and critics denouncing the work as too far removed from religion. In the majority, the work was well received, however.

  • 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.