GERHARD RICHTER b. 1932
Born in Dresden 1932 (German)
Title: Sheet Corner | Blattecke, 1967
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered Offset Lithograph in Colour on Thin Cardboard with Granulated Texture
Paper size: 23.5 x 17.5 cm / 9.2 x 6.8 in.
Additional Information: This Offset Lithograph is hand signed and dated by the artist “Richter XI.67” (November 1967) in pencil at the lower right corner.
It is also hand numbered in pencil “74” in pencil on the corner of the turned sheet.
The lithograph was published by Galerie h (August Haseke), Hanover in 1967 in an edition of 739 impressions, each signed and dated by Richter.
It was printed by Freimann & Fuchs, Hanover.
It is based on a photograph of the 1965 oil painting Umgeschlagenes Blatt/ Turned Sheet which can be found in the Catalogue Raisonne of Richter’s paintings with the number 70-11.
Note: “Richter’s reflections of the artistic paradigms of the optical illusions is not constrained to the 20th century, but also goes back to old artistic forms.
The offset print ‘Sheet Corner’ depicts two sheets above each other, the right bottom corner of the upper sheet is turned down to the left.
The white bottom of the slightly yellow sheet is curved to the top and throws a distinct shadow on the large signature and dating (…). The graphic fulfils all criteria of a classic Trompe-l’oeil, an optical illusion.” (Butin 2004, p. 39).
Literature:
Butin, H. (2013). Catalogue Raisonne. Gerhard Richter: Editions 1965-2013. Hatje Cantz, Ostfildern-Ruit.
Reference: Butin 11
Condition: Very good condition. Minor handling marks. Sheet has overall foxing.
GERHARD RICHTER b. 1932
Born in Dresden 1932 (German)
Title: Canary Landscapes I e | Kanarische Landschaften I e, 1971
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Heliogravure in Colours on thin Wove Paper
Paper size: 39.5 x 50.1 cm. / 15.6 x 19.7 in.
Image size: 11.8 x 22.8 cm. / 4.6 x 9 in.
Additional Information: This original heliogravure is hand signed by the artist in pencil “Richter” at the lower right margin.
It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 100, at the lower left.
It was published by Galerie Heiner Friedrich, Munich in 1971 in a limited edition of 100 impressions.
This is the fifth composition of six comprising the series ‘Kanarische Landschaften I’ [Canary Landscapes I].
Note: This image is based on photograph taken by the artist on a trip to the Canary Islands in 1969.
Provenance: Collection of Thomas Olbricht, Essen, Germany
Literature: Butin, H. (2013). Catalogue Raisonné. Gerhard Richter: Editions 1965-2013. Hatje Cantz, Ostfildern-Ruit.
Reference: Butin 39e.
Condition: Very good condition. The sheet, as is typical with this series shows signs of waviness at the edges. Soft lines along the lower sheet.
GERHARD RICHTER b. 1932
Born in Dresden 1932 (German)
Title: Canary Landscapes I b | Kanarische Landschaften I b, 1971
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Heliogravure in Colours on thin Wove Paper
Paper size: 39.5 x 50.1 cm. / 15.6 x 19.7 in.
Image size: 13.7.8 x 22.8 cm. / 5.4 x 9 in.
Additional Information: This original heliogravure is hand signed by the artist in pencil “Richter” at the lower right margin.
It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 100, at the lower left.
It was published by Galerie Heiner Friedrich, Munich in 1971 in a limited edition of 100 impressions.
This is the second composition of six comprising the series ‘Kanarische Landschaften I’ [Canary Landscapes I].
Note: This image is based on photograph taken by the artist on a trip to the Canary Islands in 1969.
Provenance: Collection of Thomas Olbricht, Essen, Germany
Literature: Butin, H. (2013). Catalogue Raisonné. Gerhard Richter: Editions 1965-2013. Hatje Cantz, Ostfildern-Ruit.
Reference: Butin 39b.
Condition: Very good condition. The sheet, as is typical with this series, shows signs of waviness at the edges. Soft lines along the lower sheet.
GERHARD RICHTER b. 1932
Born in Dresden 1932 (German)
Title: Square with Shadow, from: Nine Objects | Neun Objekte, 1969
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered Offset Lithograph on Firm Wove
Paper Paper size: 44.9 x 44.9 cm. / 17.7 x 17.7 in.
Additional Information: This offset lithograph is hand signed and dated in pencil by the artist “Richter, 1969” at the lower right margins. It is Hand Numbered in pencil “51/80” at the lower right margin. It was printed by Hoppe & Werry, Mulheim an der Ruhr and co-published by Galerie Heiner Friedrich and Verlag G. v. Pape, Munich in 1969 in a limited edition of 80 impressions with 20 artist’s proofs. This impression is illustrated in the Gerhard Richter official website.
Note: In this portfolio Richter produced very elaborate optical illusions. He constructed the nine three-dimensional objects himself and photographed them in everyday environments. Then he had the photographs professionally retouched so that the constructions appeared spatially impossible. He then re-photographed the reworked images and printed them using the offset technique.
Literature: 1. Butin, H. (2013). Catalogue Raisonné. Gerhard Richter: Editions 1965-2013. Ostfildern-Ruit: Hatje Cantz. Reference: Butin 26 h (Previously 1971: no. 18, 1993: no. 20)
Condition: Excellent condition.
JEAN-PAUL RIOPELLE 1923-2002 Montréal 1923 – 2002 Saint-Antoine-de-l’Isle-aux-Grues (Canadian) Title: Composition 1, from: Marrying Flies | Les mouches à marier, 1985 Technique: Original Hand Signed and Inscribed Etching and Aquatint in Colours on Arches paper Paper size: 50 x 66 cm. / 19.7 x 26 in. Image size: 38 x 47.6 cm. / 15 x 18.7 in. Additional Information: This work is hand-signed in pencil by the artist “Riopelle” at the lower right corner. It is also hand inscribed in pencil “EA” (épreuve d’artiste), at the lower-left corner. This impression is one of a small number of artist’s proofs aside from the edition of 75. There were also 20 hors commerce [out of trade] impressions. It was printed by Atelier Maurice Felt, Paris, and published by Galerie Lelong Éditeur, Paris in 1985. This is the first of eight compositions comprising the portfolio ‘Les mouches à marier’ [Marrying Flies]. The paper bears the Arches watermark in the lower left margin. Literature: Riopelle, Y. (2005) Jean-Paul Riopelle, Catalogue Raisonné des Estampes. Montreal: Hibou Éditeurs. Reference: YR 1985.25EST.GR.ALB
Technique : Original Etching on paper
Paper size : 35.2 X 27.5 cm / 13.9 X 10.8 inch.
Additional Information : This original 19th century Etching is Hand Signed by the artist “E.R Rucktaschel” in pencil at the lower right margins.
The work is also hand inscribed (titled?) in pencil at the lower left margin.
The paper bears 2 old ink stamps, probably of costum stamps.
Condition :Overall foxing.
ED (Edward) RUSCHA (born 1937) 1937
Omaha, Nebraska (American)
Title: Swarm of Red Ants, from: Insects, 1972
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered Screenprint on Wove Paper
Paper size: 51 x 68.8 cm. / 20 x 27.1 in.
Additional Information: This original screen print is hand signed in pencil “E Ruscha” at the lower centre of the image. It is dated “1972” next to the signature. It is also hand-numbered in pencil from the edition of 100, at the lower-left corner. There were also 15 artist’s proofs aside from the standard edition. It was printed by Styria Studio, New York, and published by Multiples Inc., New York in a portfolio of six screenprints. The paper bears the copyright ink stamp of the artist, verso.
Literature:Engberg, S. (1999). Edward Ruscha Editions 1959–1999 Catalogue Raisonné, Volume 2. 2. New York
Reference: Engberg 62
Condition: Excellent condition. Remnants of hinging, verso.
ED (Edward) RUSCHA (born 1937) 1937 Omaha, Nebraska (American)
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated, and Numbered Lithograph on BFK Rives Wove Paper
Paper size: 38.1 x 45.7 cm. / 15 x 18 in.
Image size: 23.3 x 31.8 cm. / 9.2 x 12.5 in.
Additional Information: This original lithograph is hand-signed in pencil “E. Ruscha” at the lower right margin. It is dated “91” [1991] next to the signature. It is also hand-numbered in pencil from the edition of 50, at the lower left margin. There were also ten artist’s proofs aside from the standard edition. It was printed by Hamilton Press, Venice, California, and published by Creative Works Editions, Osaka. This is the second composition of four from the portfolio “Etc.; If; South; Question & Answer”.
Note: Another impression of this work can be found in the collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York.
Literature: Engberg, S. (1999). Edward Ruscha Editions 1959-1999: Catalogue Raisonné. Minneapolis: Walker Art Centre. Reference: Engberg 208
Condition: Excellent condition.
ED (Edward) RUSCHA (born 1937) 1937 Omaha, Nebraska (American)
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated, and Numbered Lithograph on BFK Rives Wove Paper
Paper size: 38.1 x 45.7 cm. / 15 x 18 in.
Image size: 23.3 x 31.8 cm. / 9.2 x 12.5 in.
Additional Information: This original lithograph is hand-signed in pencil “E. Ruscha” at the lower right margin. It is dated “91” [1991] next to the signature. It is also hand-numbered in pencil from the edition of 50, at the lower left margin. There were also ten artist’s proofs aside from the standard edition. It was printed by Hamilton Press, Venice, California, and published by Creative Works Editions, Osaka. This is the fourth composition of four from the portfolio “Etc.; If; South; Question & Answer”.
Note: Another impression of this work can be found in the collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York.
Literature: Engberg, S. (1999). Edward Ruscha Editions 1959-1999: Catalogue Raisonné. Minneapolis: Walker Art Centre. Reference: Engberg 210
