Overview
- Christie’s set a multi-part program in New York for May that features seven Richter paintings opening the 21st‑century evening sale on May 20, a single‑owner day sale on May 21, and an online sale running May 8–22.
- The star lot is Richter’s 1982 Candle estimated at $35 million to $50 million, with his 1995 squeegee abstract Poppy guided around $15 million and additional abstracts from 2008–2009 also included.
- The full consignment from the late dealer’s personal collection is valued at about $65 million, and sources report a guarantee is in place, though Christie’s has not confirmed that detail.
- Christie’s will tour highlights to Paris, London, and Los Angeles before a pre‑sale exhibition at its Rockefeller Center headquarters in New York.
- Goodman championed Richter from 1985 and kept key works, and ARTDAI data show his auction totals swung from $313.6 million in 2014 to $64.8 million last year, making these sales a key market gauge.