Gerhard Richter ( 1932 - ) is a German Abstract Expressionism, Conceptual Art, and Photorealism, artist. He is regarded as one of the most influential living contemporary artists. Gerhard Richter s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices greatly surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1297.47 USD for Blattecke in 2002 to a remarkable record 37125000 USD for DOM