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Kanarische Landschaften I - a - Signed Print by Gerhard Richter 1971 - MyArtBroker

Kanarische Landschaften I - a
Signed Print

Gerhard Richter

£4,350-£6,500Value Indicator

$8,500-$13,000 Value Indicator

$8,000-$11,500 Value Indicator

¥40,000-¥60,000 Value Indicator

5,000-8,000 Value Indicator

$45,000-$60,000 Value Indicator

¥830,000-¥1,240,000 Value Indicator

$5,500-$8,000 Value Indicator

-12% AAGR

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Medium: Photographic print

Edition size: 100

Year: 1971

Size: H 15cm x W 23cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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The value of Gerhard Richter's Kanarische Landschaften I - a (signed) is estimated to be worth between £4,350 and £6,500. This photographic print, created in 1971, has shown a consistent sales history, having been sold 4 times at auction since its initial sale on 28th April 2012. The average annual growth rate of this work is -12%. 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
May 2024Nosbüsch & Stucke Germany
May 2017Van Ham Fine Art Auctions Germany
February 2016Karl & Faber Germany
April 2012Ketterer Kunst Hamburg Germany

Meaning & Analysis

Like its close cousins Kanarische Landschaften II -f (1971) and Kanarische Landschaften I - e (1971), this work is a prime example of Richter’s early interest in the natural world and landscape painting. Striking for its realism, the work stands alongside other works, such as Schweizer Alpen I - B3 (1969) and Wolken (Clouds) (1969), as an early example of Richter’s desire to combine a photographic approach to painting with his keen eye for abstraction - a theme with which he could experiment more liberally from the 1970s onwards.

As an art student in Dresden, Richter was able to visit West Berlin twice a year. On his visit  to the allied-controlled segment of the former German capital, Richter was shocked by vibrant visual and artistic cultures of the kind that did not exist inside the Soviet sphere of influence. Films and exhibitions had an enormous effect on him, namely the famous The Family Of Man photography exhibition, organised by Edward Steichen of New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Commenting on the photos at the exhibition, Richter has said: ‘‘They told so much about modern life, about my life,’ Richter credits The Family Of Life as the point at which he discovered the ‘power’ of photography - a medium to which he has returned time and time again, and which has served as the basis of a large number of his realist paintings. From Elisabeth II (1966) to Besetztes Haus (Squatter’s House) (1990) and Orchid II (1998), the photograph has been the cornerstone of Richter’s paintings, be they portrait-based, or concerned with architecture or the natural world.

  • 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.

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